Hi Robert: The Del Tongo-Colnago relationship is covered in great length in Stagi's book "Colnago the Bicycle" printed in English in 2007. Apparently the Del Tongo brothers were ardent cycling fans and supported a racing team with Colnago, Campagnolo and others during the period 1982-1989 (1983 is the limit of this Forum). Saronni was the one of their riders, and won the 1982 World's at Goodwood. The Del Tongo brothers were present at the presentation of a Colnago to John Paul II. The del Tongos were in the kitchen furniture business-and still are as far as I know.
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 9:00 PM, Robert Clair <r.clair@cox.net> wrote:
> ... anyone know what this sponser was about ... years ago i heard it was an
> italian kitchen cabinet maker.
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> yours,
> robert clair
> alexandria, va
> usa
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-- George
George Hollenberg MD
CT, USA