Personal information | |
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Full name | Christophe Rinero |
Born | Moissac, France | 29 December 1973
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
Team information | |
Current team | retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1996 | Mutuelle Seine et Marne |
1997–2001 | Cofidis |
2002–2003 | Oktos-St. Quentin |
2004–2005 | RAGT Semences |
2006–2007 | Saunier Duval-Prodir |
2008 | Agritubel |
Major wins | |
Tour de France
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