Daniele Righi Explained

Daniele Righi
Fullname:Daniele Righi
Birth Date:1976 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Colle Val d'Elsa, Italy
Height:1.80 m
Weight:70 kg
Discipline:Road
Role:Rider (retired)
Team liaison
Proyears1:2000–2001
Proteam1:Alexia
Proyears2:2002
Proteam2:Index-Alexia
Proyears3:2003–2012
Manageyears1:2014–2016
Manageyears2:2017-2018

Daniele Righi (born 28 March 1976, in Colle Val d'Elsa) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer, who competed as a professional between 2000 and 2012.[1]

Career

Daniele started competitive biking at the age of 8, then in 1995 he rose out of youth competition. In 2002 he helped Paolo Savoldelli win the Giro d'Italia as a wingman, before moving to Lampre.[2] Between 2005 and 2009 he also participated in the Tour de France, for a total of 5 years.

Coaching

After retiring from competition in 2012, Daniele has coached at both Lampre and UAE Team Emirates.

Notes and References

  1. News: Righi, Marzano retire from riding for Lampre. Cycling News. Future Publishing Limited. 10 December 2012. 6 January 2013.
  2. https://www.procyclingstats.com/rider/daniele-righi/2000