Personal information | |
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Born | Greve in Chianti, Italy | 1 August 1968
Team information | |
Current team | Retired |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Professional teams | |
1992-1995 | Amore & Vita |
1996 | Mapei |
1997-2002 | Mercatone Uno |
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