Cipollini/Rock Racing split confirmed

Mario Cipllini (Rock Racing) signs autographs

Mario Cipllini (Rock Racing) signs autographs (Image credit: Jon Devich)

The spilt between famed cyclist Mario Cipollini and America's Rock Racing has been confirmed by both parties. Cipollini also quashed speculation that he was in discussions with Tinkoff Credit Systems to rider this weekend's Milan-Sanremo, saying that such a move wouldn't be beneficial to his goal of becoming a team director.