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Sam Watson
All-rounder who won this race in 2025
Christophe Laporte
Strong on cobbles and punchy finishes
Mads Pedersen
Cobblestone specialist with time trial power
Arnaud De Lie
Explosive puncheur who can handle northern terrain
Florian Senechal
French cobblestone rider with regional knowledge
Andrea Bagioli
Puncheur who can climb Cassel and time trial well