Scarponi laid to rest in Filottrano

Thousands of mourners turned out on Tuesday for the funeral of Michele Scarponi as the Astana rider was laid to rest in his hometown of Filottrano.

A view of the sports field of Filottrano during the funeral of 2011 Giro d'Italia champion MIchele Scarponi. Source: AAP

The Italian cyclist died last Saturday in a collision with a van during a training near Filottrano on 22 April. Scarponi, 37, was preparing to lead Astana at the 2017 Giro d'Italia next month. He was buried in his Astana team colours.

Italian national cycling team coach Davide Cassani speaks during the funeral (AAP) Source: Getty

Michele Scarponi's brother, Marco during the funeral of 2011 Giro d'Italia champion (AAP) Source: Getty

Astana's general manager Alexsandre Vinokurov, (C), and Vincenzo Nibali (R) at the funeral (AAP) Source: Getty

Astana's Fabio Aru leads the coffin of Michele Scarponi (AAP) Source: AAP