Igor Astarloa - first race in blue

By Monika Prell

Basque cyclist Igor Astarloa will debut in the Tour Méditerranéen that starts on Tuesday in Gruissan. The 2003 world champion will defend for the first time the colours of his new team, Milram, his seventh team since his begin in professionals in 2000. According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, he will be the leader of his team, assisted by his teammates Mirko Celestino, Andriy Grivko, Brett Lancaster, Mirco Lorenzetto, Elia Rigotto, Fabio Sabatini and Carlo Scognamiglio.