Aru ready for Tour de France debut in 2016 says coach

Fabio Aru looks set to make his debut at the Tour de France in 2016, with his coach Maurizio Mazzoleni convinced the Sardinian can follow in the footsteps of fellow Astana team leader Vincenzo Nibali and become a contender for overall victory. Mazzoleni usually avoids the spotlight but has played a vital role in helping Aru develop as a Grand Tour rider and coached him throughout the 2015 season as he fought with Alberto Contador at the Giro d’Italia and then beat Tom Dumoulin to win the Vuelta a Espana.