Michele Scarponi is preparing for a very challenging Tour de France. The Italian is one of the lieutenants for Vincenzo Nibali and the whole Astana team relies heavily on his skills and experience.
"The Tour is difficult, it is always a very complicated race," he told Rai. "Vincenzo wears number 1, but this year it will not be easy to repeat. We worked hard and I think we are in a position to try to be protagonists until the end . Every Tour is different, the opponents are in form and we will see."
The Eagle from Filottrano expressed optimism, knowing that the team is strong and compact around their captain.
"The weather is good," he said. "The condition grew gradually and in the right way. We always improved. Last Saturday Vincenzo won the tricolor jersey and is following the same approach as last year. The feelings are good, the team is compact and we are strong on all fronts. The key is to give a hand to each other and never leave Vincenzo alone in important stages."
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