text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_95 (final_position___tour VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, final_position___giro VARCHAR, rider VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the number of final position-tours Mariano Piccoli, who has more than 20 final position-giros, before 1999 has?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(final_position___tour) FROM table_name_95 WHERE final_position___giro > 20 AND rider = "mariano piccoli" AND year < 1999