Vito Taccone

Vito Taccone ( born May 6, 1940 in Avezzano, † October 15, 2007 ) was an Italian cyclist.

Professional since 1961, Taccone was because of his qualities as a climber and because of his impetuous character " il camoscio d'Abruzzo " - the chamois of Abruzzi - called.

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In 1964, he was accused in the Tour de France to have caused by his confusing driving style falls. As a result, he refused, tour ' to participate in the back.

After the end of his career he remained as a dealer for sports clothing, a respected businessman of his home region. In June 2007, however, he was involved in a scandal in which a group of twelve people were accused of selling counterfeit or stolen brand products. Vito Taccone died in October 2007 at his home in Avezzano from the consequences of an infarct.

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