Team Lampre

Team Lampre

Lampre N.G.C. (or LAM) is an Italian cycling team competing in the Tour de France. The team consists mostly of Italian riders, and has a strong presence in the grand tours, especially the Giro d'Italia. The manager Giuseppe Saronni... [more]

Lampre N.G.C. (or LAM) is an Italian cycling team competing in the Tour de France.

The team consists mostly of Italian riders, and has a strong presence in the grand tours, especially the Giro d'Italia. The manager Giuseppe Saronni was himself a famous professional cyclist and former winner of the Giro d'Italia. The directeur sportif is Giuseppe Martinelli.

Following the tradition at Saeco, the team is well-known for its publicity stunts. In the 2005 Giro d'Italia the team engaged in a press campaign Battaile d'Italia featuring their co-captains Gilberto Simoni and Damiano Cunego.

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Not this year 68%
Yes, go Italia! 32%
Damiano Cunego 45%
Alessandro Ballan 32%
Who's the strongest cyclist on Team Lampre?
22 votes so far
Leader:
Damiano Cunego
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