Faema (cycling team)

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Cycling teams with the name Faema, sponsored by Faema, include:


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FAEMA primarily engaged in the production of espresso machines, was founded in 1945 by Carlo Ernesto Valente, in Milan, Italy. Faema was to become synonymous with the post-war production boom in Italy, by actively pursuing technological innovation as the company's driving force.

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The 1962 Gent–Wevelgem was the 24th edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 25 March 1962. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem. The race was won by Rik Van Looy of the Flandria team.

The 1962 Paris–Roubaix was the 60th edition of the Paris–Roubaix cycle race and was held on 9 April 1962. The race started in Compiègne and finished in Roubaix. The race was won by Rik Van Looy of the Flandria team.

The 1962 Paris–Nice was the 20th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 9 March to 17 March 1962. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Jef Planckaert of the Flandria team.

The 1962 Liège–Bastogne–Liège was the 48th edition of the Liège–Bastogne–Liège cycle race and was held on 6 May 1962. The race started and finished in Liège. The race was won by Jef Planckaert of the Flandria team.