Luperini to Nobili

Top Girls' Fabiana Luperini will be racing for Nobili Rubinetterie Menikini Cogeas next season. The 32 year-old climber, who has won four women's Giro d'Italia and three Tour de France féminines, has signed a one-year deal with the team. Luperini this season won six races, amongst which the Italian Championships. She will lead the Nobili team throughout the 2007 season.