Velo Marco

Birthday: 1974-03-19
Birthplace: Brescia
Residence: Mazzano
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 75 kg
Qualification: Diploma ragioneria
Civil Status: Married
Children: 2 sons (Riccardo and Alessandro)

Technische gegevens

Professional since: 1996
Favourite race: Milano-Sanremo
Bicycle: Eddy Merckx
Shoes: Diadora 44

Previous teams:

1996: Brescialat
1997: Brecialat – Oyster
1998: Mercatone Uno – Bianchi
1999: Mercatone Uno – Bianchi
2000: Mercatone Uno – Albacom
2001: Mercatone Uno – Stream TV
2002: Fassa Bortolo
2003: Fassa Bortolo
2004: Fassa Bortolo
2005: Fassa Bortolo
2006: Team Milram
2007: Team Milram
2008: Team Milram
2009: Team Quick Step

Wins:

1997 (1): 4th stage Giro del Trentino

1998 (6): National time trial champion, Coppa delle Nazione, Novi Ligure Part B 4th stage and Overall GP Tell and Firenze - Pistoia

1999 (3): National time trial champion, GP Llodio and Firenze – Pistoia.

2000 (1): National time trial champion

2001 (1): National time trial champion

2006 (2): Coppa Lella Mentasti and Trofeo Città di Borgomanero (both races together with Fabio Sacchi).

2008(1): Trofeo Città di Borgomanero (together with Fabio Sabatini).

Important accidents:

2006: clavicola dx
2007: clavicola dx, scapola, costolem ginocchio

Feiten en weetjes

Favourite book: Thriller
Favourite music: Vasco Rossi
Favourite food: Pasta
Favourite color: Azzura
My car: Audi A6 Quatro
Favourite car: Porsche
Favourite motorcycle: BMW
Hobby: Football
I'd never do without: Phone
My wish for the future: That I and my family stay healthy and happy