Fagor (cycling team, 1985–1989)

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Fagor
Eddy Schepers.jpg
Eddy Schepers c.1988–1989
Team information
RegisteredFrance
Founded1985 (1985)
Disbanded1989
Discipline(s) Road
Team name history
1985–1986
1987–1989
Fagor
Fagor–MBK

Fagor was a French professional cycling team that existed from 1985 to 1989. [1] [2] Its main sponsor was Spanish domestic and commercial appliance manufacturer Fagor. [3]

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References

  1. "Fagor (1985)" (in French). Mémoire du cyclisme. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  2. "Fagor - MBK (1989)" (in French). Mémoire du cyclisme. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  3. "A directory of pro cycling team sponsors, old and new". BikeRaceInfo. McGann Publishing. Retrieved 6 March 2017.

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