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Yevgeniy Fedorov
Fedorov has the local and regional profile to shape a race that should reward all-round strength.
Harold Martín López
Lopez has the climbing quality to take over if the race tilts toward the mountains.
Alexey Lutsenko
Lutsenko brings the stage-race instincts and versatility for a developing international event.
Gleb Syritsa
Syritsa becomes more relevant if the race leaves one or two flatter stages open to fast finishers.
Manuele Tarozzi
Tarozzi is a good wild-card all-rounder if the race rewards breakaway initiative.