The new kit retains Astana’s trad💦itional blue and gold colours, but the pattern is d💝esigned to mimic the “veins of mineral stones.”
The team explained that “the graphics used in the unique design combine the power of minerals and pre𒁏cious stones that the land of Kazakhstan is rich in.&rdquo💧;
The redesign follows the news ღthat Astana Qazaqstan had secured two new backers, namely KAZ Minerals and investment company Freedom Broker. The team described the companies as “two leaders𓂃 of the Kazakh economy in their fields.”
Cavendish is riding his final Tour after announcing that he would retire at the end of t🌸his season, and he is chasing a record-breaking 35th stage victory in July.
The Manxman currently shares the record with Eddy Merckxܫ, having drawn level with the Belgian on his last Tour appearance in 2021.
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