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Andrea Bagioli
Defending champion with the Italian puncheur profile for Emilia-Romagna terrain.
Giulio Pellizzari
2023 winner with the young, aggressive style that suits this race.
Vincenzo Albanese
2022 winner with local knowledge and late-season form.
Isaac del Toro
Explosive climber who targets late-season Italian racing.
Marc Hirschi
Aggressive racer who thrives in unpredictable Italian one-day finales.
Mauri Vansevenant
Belgian climber who targets continental Italian races.