News for November 26

PANTANI STARTS HIS RECOVERY PROGRAMME ON THE ROLLERS.

   CESENATICO -
   Pantani is leading a hectic life! Yesterday his projects started
   with lunch with a buddy. Then he went on a long shopping trip to a
   popular shopping center. In the evening he travelled to Modena to
   meet with cycling enthusiasts; in  particular he met the riders=7F
   from the Giacobazzi squad, the winning team of the Amatuer Giro
   d'Italia.


Milan

   Tomorrow, at Robbiano di Mediglia is G.P. Mapei. This is a
   cyclo-cross event.

   Starting at 14:40 there will be a star studded field of 'cross
   specialist including Pontoni, Margon, Fontana, Bilato, Bertoni,
   Gian Mario Bramati, Dall'Oste, Cioni and roadmen like Rominger,
   victor of the Giro, Coppa del Mondo winner Museuw, Claudio
   Chiappucci, Andrea Tafi e Daniele    Nardello.

   The open event will be preceded by a cyclo-sportiv event at 11:30
   and a juniors and cadets event at 13:30

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OMINI HOLDS THE WORLD IN HIS HANDS

   1997 WORLDS  -

   The coming week will see the official decision on the site of next
   year's World Championships. It is almost a virtual certainty that
   they will go to the Canton Ticino (Lugano) as it won out in
   balloting over the Cantone di Berna. If the Rainbow Race (Road and
   Time trial) is assigned to Lugano, Agostino Omini will then pass
   the reponsibilities on to the Ticinese Worlds Committee.

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GOLDEN SADDLE AWARD TO CHECCO

Francesco Moser will receive the Premio Sella d'Oro award tonight in
Meolo (Ve).

The award has gone to Checco, the old Campionissimo in recognition of
the contributions he made to Italian racing.

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CHARITY CYCLING EVENT

   A charity event takes place tomorrow at Porcari (Lucca).

   Starting at 14:30 Cipollini, Lelli, Bartoli, Francesco Casagrande,
   Scinto, Cassani, Volpi and Di Basco will be on the line.