Giovanni Visconti calls a sudden stop to career at 39

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Giovanni Visconti (Bardiani CSF Faizainè) announced an abrupt end to his career on Wednesday, writing on Twitter that he has been suffering on and off the bike for months.

The Italian started Tirreno-Adriatico this week but did not finish Tuesday's stage 2, which turned out to be his final competitive outing. 

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