Moreno Argentin is an Italian former professional cyclist who raced from 1981 to 1994 and later worked as a race director. Born in San Donà di Piave in the Veneto, he was nicknamed Il Capo, meaning the Boss. He won Liège-Bastogne-Liège four times, La Flèche Wallonne three times, and the Tour of Flanders and the Giro di Lombardia once each, and he also took stages in the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de Suisse. He became Italian national champion in 1983 and 1989 and world champion in 1986. In 2018 he cofounded the Adriatica Ionica Race, a stage race that continues his involvement in cycling after his riding career.
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is an Italian former professional cyclist (from 1981 to 1994) and race director
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born 17 December 1960
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He became Italian national champion in 1983 and 1989, and world champion in 1986.
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is an Italian former professional cyclist (from 1981 to 1994) and race director
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professional cyclist
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Argentin won stages in the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia, and the Tour de Suisse.
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