RIDERS TO WATCH

Nairo Quintana

Now 31, Quintana proved last year that he is still a dynamic attacker, though he also proved his recent fallibility over three weeks. Seems happy at Arkéa, and will hope to rediscover GT winning form.

Warren Barguil

The Frenchman had a quiet 2020, but he still has the aptitude to succeed. He was nearing his best form towards the end of last year, with top five-finishes at Flèche, Brabantse Pijl and Paris-Tours.