RIDERS TO WATCH

Romain Bardet

After years of trying and falling short in the Tour, Bardet feels a change of team, approach (maybe shunning the GC for now) and programme will be beneficial.

Jai Hindley

The Australian is now a grand tour contender. The way he held his cool against the Ineos assault to finish second in the Giro showed maturity beyond his 24 years.