 Riccomi in 1973 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Walter Riccomi |
| Born | 18 January 1950 Montecarlo, Italy |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
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