Astana riders wear 'faded' kit in protest over unpaid wages

Lance Armstrong Astana faded jersey Giro 2009

published 15 May 2009

The riders in the Astana team started Friday's seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia in a modified kit to protest the fact they have only been paid for two months of the season so far.

See a picture of Astana's jersey, with the logos faded out in protest

"We’re an important factor in the race and we don’t want to pretend as if everything is okay. It’s not okay. The riders have only received two months of salary [this year]. We’re here riding a very good race and we cannot pretend nothing is happening. I hope this has an effect and that a solution is found. It’s a way of saying we are professionals and that we’re doing a good job. But I expect commitment from both sides.

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Astana riders wear 'faded' kit in protest over unpaid wages

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