Daniele Righi (born 28 March 1976, in Colle Val d'Elsa) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer, who competed as a professional between 2000 and 2012.[1]
 Righi at the 2007 Eneco Tour | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Daniele Righi |
| Born | 28 March 1976 Colle Val d'Elsa, Italy |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | UAE Team Emirates |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider (retired) Team liaison |
| Professional teams | |
| 2000–2001 | Alexia |
| 2002 | Index-Alexia |
| 2003–2012 | Lampre |
| Managerial teams | |
| 2014–2016 | Lampre–Merida |
| 2017-2018 | UAE Team Emirates |
Career
editDaniele started competitive biking at the age of 8, then in 1995 he rose out of youth competition. In 2002 he helped Paolo Savoldelli win the Giro d'Italia as a wingman, before moving to Lampre.[2] Between 2005 and 2009 he also participated in the Tour de France, for a total of 5 years.
Coaching
editAfter retiring from competition in 2012, Daniele has coached at both Lampre and UAE Team Emirates.
References
edit- ^ "Righi, Marzano retire from riding for Lampre". Cycling News. Future Publishing Limited. 10 December 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- ^ "Daniele Righi".
External links
edit- Official website
- Daniele Righi at trap-friis.dk
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