Astana manager happy not to have Chris Froome at the Giro d'Italia to 'ruin the party' for his rivals

Giuseppe Martinelli says he believes Froome could be so dominant at the Italian Grand Tour that he hopes he always stays at the Tour de France

Chris Froome on stage three of the 2017 Jayco Herald Sun Tour (Watson)

(Image credit: Graham Watson)

The Giro d'Italia will celebrate its 100th edition this May 5 to 28 without Chris Froome, and some say it is better that way.

Team Sky's star is focusing on a fourth Tour de France title this July. He will face rivals like Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo), Richie Porte (BMC Racing) and Romain Bardet (Ag2r La Mondiale).

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