RIDERS TO WATCH

Max Schachmann

The versatile German Paris-Nice winner is a top stage racer. But he’s also on the verge of a major victory in a classic, having come close in the Ardennes, Strade Bianche and Lombardia. Lennard Kämna

The former junior world TT champ followed a stage win at the Dauphiné with a win at the Tour. He can climb but his engine is his best asset - both of his 2020 wins came after long-range solo efforts.