Moos in 2013 | |
Personal information | |
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Full name | Alexandre Moos |
Born | Sierre, Switzerland | 22 December 1972
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline |
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Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1996–1998 | Saeco–AS Juvenes San Marino |
1999 | Festina–Lotus |
2000 | KIA-Villiger |
2001–2006 | Phonak |
2007–2010 | BMC Racing Team |
2011–2012 | BMC Mountain Biking Team |
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