Mark Cavendish, Joe Dombrowski confirmed for Astana Giro d'Italia line-up

Mark Cavendish among his Astana Qazaqstan teammates at the 2023 Muscat Classic
Mark Cavendish among his Astana Qazaqstan teammates at the 2023 Muscat Classic (Image credit: Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

Mark Cavendish has recovered from the illness that forced him out of the Tour de Romandie and has been named for the Astana Qazaqstan team alongside the USA’s Joe Dombrowski and Gianni Moscon.    

Cavendish will not have an experienced lead-out man for the Giro d’Italia sprints, with Cees Bol not part of Astana Qazaqstan’s plan for the Corsa Rosa. Astana Qazaqstan told Cyclingnews that the Dutchman will prepare for the Tour de France, where Cavendish is looking to beat the 34-stage victory record he currently shares with Eddy Merckx. 

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