Italy's Strava king Stefano Cecchini looking to turn pro at 38

Stefano Cecchini has matched – or beaten – the pro's times up some of Italy's biggest climbs, but his association with his father Luigi Cecchini may prevent him from getting a pro deal

Stefano Cecchini

(Image credit: Stefano Cecchini/Instagram)

Italy's Strava king Stefano Cecchini is trying to turn professional at 38-years-old, but having to overcome the association with his surname – he is the son of controversial doctor Luigi Cecchini.

Stefano Cecchini from Lucca recorded the fastest Strava times on the Gavia Pass and Rombo Pass (under his Strava name 'Cecco - LaBagarre.it'), and the second fastest at four minutes behind Marcel Wyss (IAM Cycling) on the Stelvio Pass.

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Gregor Brown

Gregor Brown is an experienced cycling journalist, based in Florence, Italy. He has covered races all over the world for over a decade - following the Giro, Tour de France, and every major race since 2006. His love of cycling began with freestyle and BMX, before the 1998 Tour de France led him to a deep appreciation of the road racing season.