ALBASINI Michael - SWI
Age 24
Turned Pro 2003

BÄCKSTEDT Magnus - S
Age 30
Turned Pro 1996 CIONI Dario - I
Age 30
Turned Pro 2000 CARLSTRÖM Kjell - FIN
Age 28
Turned Pro 2002 GARZELLI Stefano - I
Age 31
Turned Pro 1997 GEROSA Mauro - I
Age 30
Turned Pro 2000 LJUNGQVIST Marcus - S
Age 30
Turned Pro 1998 PELLIZOTTI Franco - I
Age 27
Turned Pro 2001 PAGLIARINI Luciano - BRA
Age 27
Turned Pro 2001

Sponsor: Natural gas company, bicycles
Web site: www.bianchi.com
2005 budget: $6.5 million
Directeur sportif: Roberto Amadio
Team created: 2005
Past tours: 1st year participating

EQUIPMENT:
Bike: Bianchi
Components: Campagnolo
Wheels: Campagnolo
Apparel: Santini