Schleck's season debut cut short

Andy Schleck in action at the Giro del Friuli

Andy Schleck in action at the Giro del Friuli (Image credit: Fotoreporter Sirotti)

One month after having a forced rest due to inflammation in his knee, Saxo Bank's Andy Schleck was riding pain free and ready to make his season start at the Giro del Friuli today. The Luxembourger did not finish the 190km Italian race today, but not because of his injury.