Moser leaves Astana for Nippo-Vini Fantini - Transfer Shorts
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Moreno Moser will ride for Italian Pro Continental team Nippo-Vini Fantini in 2019, after two years with Astana. The Italian is `looking for the definitive relaunch in the middle of his racing career`, his new team said. The 27-year-old won the Trofeo Laigueglia this year, repeating his 2012 victory there. That same year he also won two stages at the Tour of Poland on his way to the overall victory, along with the one-day Eschborn Frankfurt, in what was his first pro season, riding for Cannondale. He also won Strade Bianche in 2013 but has since struggled to live up to the promise shown in the early years.  Nippo-Vini Fantini`s general manager Francesco Pelosi called Moser `a new symbol and a new challenge - a challenge both of the rider and for the team that is strongly motivated.`ADVERTISEMENT Moser turned pro in 2012 and rode with the variations of the Cannondale team until joining Astana in 2017. He comes from a cycling family, with his father and brothers having ridden professionally. His uncle Francesco Moser won the Giro d´Italia in 1984 and his uncle Enzo Moser wore the leader´s jersey in the Giro in 1964. Plaza to decide future live on social media Ruben Plaza (Israel Cycling Academy) is facing the decision over whether to retire or whether to continue racing for another season, and he will make that decision live on Facebook on Friday evening. Bora-Hansgrohe wrap up for 2019 with Pfingsten extension Bahrain-Merida extend with Arashiro You can read more at Cyclingnews.com