Biver still at Astana

Following news about the possible departure of manager Marc Biver, the Astana team issued a statement assuring fans that Biver will remain with the team, at least for now.

"Marc Biver, general manager of the Astana Cycling Team, wishes to specify that his decision, regarding his future at the top of the team, will be communicated until September 5, after taking all the parameters into account and in complete agreement with the Kazakh Cycling Federation," read the team's statement.