Astana to race Giro d'Italia one rider short in honour of Scarponi

Astana remembers Michele Scarponi at Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Astana remembers Michele Scarponi at Liège-Bastogne-Liège (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

The Astana team will line up at the Giro d'Italia with eight riders, rather than a full nine, in honour of Michele Scarponi, who tragically lost his life last weekend. 

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