 Mezzapesa in 2007 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 May 1962 Differdange, Luxembourg |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1986 | Ehlinger |
| 1987 | Blacky–Machnow |
| 1988 | Ginasio de Tavira |
Enzo Mezzapesa (born 18 May 1962 in Differdange) is a Luxembourgish former road cyclist. He was professional from 1986 to 1988. [1] [2]
Road race, National Road Championships Road race, National Road Championships Road race, National Road Championships Road race, National Road Championships
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