About
Remembered for his legendary cycling career that consisted of 191 victories, the first being in 1989 and the last in 2005.
Before Fame
He was raised in Lucca, Tuscany.
Trivia
He was nicknamed "The Lion King" because of his height, his flamboyant appearance, and his thick locks of hair.
Family Life
He married Sabrina Landucci in 1993.
Associated With
He was devastated by Marco Pantani's death in 2004.
