Former professional cyclist Cesare Cipollini has passed away at the age of 64. Mario’s older brother and father of three, he had an impressive professional background, which is a category in which he has stayed From 1978 to 1990. Among the main and most important triumphs of the pros certainly remains The Giro dell’Emilia in 1983. «My brother Cesare is gone – Mario Cipollini’s memory on social networks -. My mind escapes to search for the beautiful moments. I was a childhood fan. From trips to following him at the races and keeping an eye on him at all times. I still have memories of when he returned his bike or when he packed his bag to go to the Giro d’Italia… And I saw him as a superhero. Bon voyage, Caesar. Rest in peace.” In February 2019, he underwent a heart transplant.
«To the members of Cesar’s family, to his relatives, my deepest condolences», Federciclismo writes; Thus, President Dagnoni, on behalf of the entire federation, wanted to express his closeness to the Cipollini family. Cesare, who ended his career in 1990 with Italbonifica, was a junior athlete and was most recently Giro del Veneto stage champion with the Work Service jersey.
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