According to reports, the cyclist had a collision with a van during his training ride near his Italian home in Filottrano.
Scarponi won the 2011 Giro d’Italia after Alberto Contador was stripped of the title, and claimed victory in stage one of the Tour of the Alps on Monday.
“This is a tragedy too big to be written,” said the statement from his Astana team.
The statement described Scarponi as a “great champion” and a “special guy”, adding: “The Astana Pro Team clings to the Michele family in this incredibly painful moment of sorrow and mourning.”
Scarponi leaves behind a wife and two children.
After finishing fourth in the Tour of the Alps behind British winner Geraint Thomas on Friday, Scarponi returned home by car with his masseur before heading out for a ride on Saturday.
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