Alfa Lum Cycling Team
The Italian company of Alfa Lum, an aluminium door and windows manufacturer sponsored a professional cycling team for two periods of time. Firstly for the three seasons between 1982 and 1984 and then for three more seasons between 1988 and 1990. The team is best remembered for introducing many successful riders from the former Soviet Union in 1989 and 1990. The team rode in a riding kit of distinctive red and white horizontal stripes.
Read more about Alfa Lum Cycling Team: First Phase 1982 To 1984, Second Phase 1988 To 1990, Women's Cycling
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