Astana cyclist Michele Scarponi dies in a hurricane

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The cyclist was the team leader in the next Giro d'Italia

The Italian cyclist of the professional team Astana Michele Scarponi 37 has passed away this morning after colliding with a van that came in front when he went out to train.

Your team has published in Social networks

This is a tragedy too big to be written. Here is the official press release of the Astana Pro Team https://t.co/TDNc6MkkD1 Ciao Michele.

- Astana Proteam (@AstanaTeam) April 22, 2017

 

Alberto Contador has published an emotional message on social networks

 

Paralyzed and speechless before the news about the abuse of Scarponi, great person and always with a contagious smile. DEP friend.

- Alberto Contador (@albertocontador) April 22, 2017

 

Alejandro Valverde commented

 

Speechless. A great person and a great cyclist are leaving. DEP Michele Scarponi.

- alejandro valverde (@alejanvalverde) April 22, 2017