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Alexander Salby
Salby is the clearest top pick if the race leans on stage placings, bonus seconds, and sprint finishes.
Adne van Engelen
Van Engelen fits this race well as a fast, durable rider who can collect time across several days.
Alan Banaszek
Banaszek stays dangerous when the route rewards repeated sprint consistency.
Jambaljamts Sainbayar
Sainbayar is one of the more credible all-round threats if the race becomes harder than a pure sprinters week.
Tegshbayar Batsaikhan
Batsaikhan can move up quickly if the race opens through crosswinds or reduced bunch finishes.