Tour organisers confirm Astana withdrawal request

Astana-Würth rider Alexandre Vinokourov - his Tour participation is in doubt after ASO asked his team to withdraw.

Astana-Würth rider Alexandre Vinokourov - his Tour participation is in doubt after ASO asked his team to withdraw. (Image credit: Hedwig Kröner)

Organisers of the Tour de France have confirmed that they have requested the Astana-Würth team withdraw from the race, which starts Saturday July in Strasbourg.