PEZ Talk: Amore & Vita’s DS Roberto Gaggioli
January 18th, 2010 admin
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Message by Edmond Hood Sky, Garmin, Astana and the super teams may be the ones making the headlines on the big money transfer whirl; but there’s a lot more to pro cycling than the Pro Tour. Take Italian squadra Amore & Vita; there are a few changes there for 2010, new sponsor, new riders, new bikes. But star Ukrainian rider, Yuriy Metlushenko and DS Roberto Gaggioli aren’t going anywhere; albeit Roberto has moved from his
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