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Luca Mozzato
Defending champion on terrain that suits his tactical stage-race abilities.
Benoit Cosnefroy
Puncheur profile suited to rolling stages with short climbs in the finales.
Victor Lafay
French rider comfortable on rolling terrain who targets late-summer continental racing.
Clement Champoussin
Aggressive climber capable of winning punchy stages and contesting the GC.
Mauri Vansevenant
Climber who targets rolling one-week races where small margins decide the overall.
Giulio Pellizzari
Young talent who has shown the climbing and tactical skills to win on rolling terrain.