Lampre in mourning

Italian Lampre-Caffita team and the Galbusera family have announced the premature death of Fernando Cortinovis, a friend and collaborator to the squad. Cortinovis died on the morning of Friday, September 2, at San Raffaele hospital in Milan from an incurable disease. The 49 year-old journalist was in charge of the Lampre cycling team press office since 2000.

"Today we have lost a very special person, who has always worked with the team with a positive, humble and dedicated spirit," said the President of Lampre Group, Mario Galbusera. "Fernando was sincerely close to our family and we will remember him forever."

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