RIDERS TO WATCH

Simon Pellaud

The Swiss climber calls Rigoberto Urán and Sergio Higuita training pals after relocating to Colombia a few years ago. Came close to a Giro win from a break last year.

Žiga Jerman

The 22-year-old Slovenian joins after two years with FDJ’s U23 team, and won Gent-Wevelgem as a junior. The classics are where his heart lies, and he loves the cold, wet weather of north Europe.