Do you remember the first time on a bike, and how long has it been?
I have a picture with my dad on a one-year-old bicycle, and a beautiful memory of my first race at 7 where I couldn't get my pedal in and I did the whole race crying, it's about the distant 1989.
Do you remember your first racing bike?
My first bike was a Bianchi, obviously very small.
What was the job you dreamed of as a child?
As a child I dreamed of one day becoming a professional cyclist.
What do your friends say/like/hate about you?
You should ask them :D , jokes aside, I always try to behave well and team up with people, real friends can always really count on me.
Do you have a secret passion?
I dedicate my free time to my clothing brand Becyclist, I deal with 360 degrees of business management.
What is your favorite cyclist of all time?
Gianni Bugno. I was fascinated by his class.
What's your favorite place to ride?
Lately in my short free time I train on the cycle path of Villoresi and Naviglio, at least on these routes I do not find the danger of cars.
What was your most beautiful victory?
The Italian junior championship ahead of Cunego.
What was your strongest teammate ever?
Riccardo Ricco at Flaminia was really impressive uphill.
You get recognized on the street, and the kids ask you for an autograph?
As long as I was a runner it happened, now of course things have changed, the children are now so awake that they are already asking you for advice.