Cipollini set to star on the catwalk

After an illustrious 17 seasons at the pinnacle of cyclesport, Mario Cipollini's swansong will most likely be 2005. While many riders go into team management (such as Australian Scott Sunderland or Discovery DS Johan Bruyneel), Cipollini has decided that fine fabrics take priority over lycra in his retirement.

Cipo told cyclingnews after his Milan San Remo ride that he's always been interested in fashion and that is his calling once the bike has gone into the garage for good. He said that Italians are renown the world over for their love of all things uber sleek and the Lion King is no exception.

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