Personal information | |
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Born | Imola, Italy | 14 November 1962
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1989 | Polli-Mobiexport |
1990–1992 | Amore & Vita-Fanini |
1992–1993 | Mercatone Uno |
1994 | Brescialat-Refin |
1995 | Ceramiche Refin |
1996 | Amore & Vita-Galatron |
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