Degasperi to Flaminia

Italian pro continental team Ceramica Flaminia has engaged Ivan Degasperi to its lineup for the 2006 season. Degasperi, 25, will take part in the Giro d'Oro and Giro del Trentino for the team.

"Degasperi has always shown himself to be an important team man," said team manager Roberto Marrone. "He is a climbing rouleur who can strengthen the team."