Personal information | |
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Full name | Massimo Strazzer |
Born | Zevio, Italy | 17 August 1969
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
Weight | 68 kg (150 lb; 10 st 10 lb) |
Team information | |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | Sprinter |
Professional teams | |
1991–1993 | Jolly Componibili–Club 88 |
1994–1995 | Navigare–Blue Storm |
1996 | Brescialat |
1997 | Roslotto–ZG Mobili |
1998 | Cantina Tollo–Alexia Alluminio |
1999 | Mobilvetta Design–Northwave |
2000 | Alessio |
2001 | Mobilvetta Design–Formaggi Trentini |
2002–2003 | Phonak |
2004 | Saunier Duval–Prodir |
Major wins | |
Grand Tours |
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