Rider Profile
Luca Paolini
Team Katusha

Personal Details:
Nationality
Italy
Date of birth
17/01/1977
Teams history:
- 2015 - Team Katusha
- 2014 - Team Katusha
- 2013 - Team Katusha
- 2012 - Katusha Team
- 2011 - Katusha Team
- 2010 - Acqua & Sapone
- 2009 - Acqua & Sapone - Caffe Mokambo
- 2008 - ACQUA SAPONE - CAFFE MOKAMBO
- 2007 - Liquigas
- 2006 - Liquigas
- 2005 - Quickstep
- 2004 - Quickstep - Davitamon
- 2003 - Quickstep - Davitamon
- 2002 - Quickstep - Davitamon
- 2002 - Mapei - Quick Step
- 2001 - Mapei - Quick Step
- 2000 - Mapei - Quick Step
Related Articles

Paolini to return to racing with mountain bike team
By Cycling News published
Italian targeting MTB Marathon World Championships

Paolini abandons hope of a comeback after serving ban for cocaine
By Stephen Farrand published
Italian looks to the future after overcoming sleeping drug addiction

Luca Paolini handed 18-month doping ban
By Cycling News published
Italian sanctioned after cocaine positive

Paolini hoping for leniency at UCI anti-doping hearing
By Stephen Farrand published
Complex cocaine case due to be heard on Friday in Geneva

Katusha doctor warns of medication and alcohol abuse in the peloton
By Cycling News published
Besnati knew of Paolini’s sleeping medication problems

Paolini admits to cocaine use and sleeping tablet addiction
By Cycling News published
Italian says cocaine positive was a wake-up call

UCI sends Paolini's cocaine case to anti-doping tribunal
By Cycling News published
Decision to be announced following further analysis

Door ajar for Paolini at Katusha if cleared in cocaine case
By Patrick Fletcher published
Ekimov says Italian needs to work on his image and prove his dedication
Blogs
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The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis
Jonas Vingegaard is the overall favourite but can João Almeida and Juan Ayuso combine to beat him? -
Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?
Sponsored gravel riders appear to be losing interest in the rainbow jersey battle -
Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships
In her own words, the gravel star explains the complex picture of the Gravel World Championships for the US team -
A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel
Extended gaps around women's start end with unprecedented sprint finish though 'it’s still imperfect, but it’s the best we can do for now' -
Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event
Lauren De Crescenzo uses The Growler for confidence boost ride ahead of prestigious off-road series






