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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Rui Agostinho do Couto Lavarinhas |
| Born | 9 January 1971 Viana do Castelo, Portugal |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1997–1998 | Troiamarisco |
| 1999–2004 | Maia–CIN |
| 2005–2006 | Carvalhelhos–Boavista |
| 2007 | Benfica |
Rui Agostinho do Couto Lavarinhas (born 9 January 1971) is a Portuguese former professional cyclist. [1]
Road race, National Road Championships
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