RIDERS TO WATCH

Annemiek van Vleuten

Will the Dutchwoman be as dominant in a new environment? Chances are: yes. And with the Olympics in the mix this year, winning a gold medal on top of everything else will be in her mind.

Emma Norsgaard

The Danish road champion first won the title when she was 17. Now 21, Norsgaard is a talented time triallist but is fast - she won a sprint at Valenciana last year and shows promise in the flat Belgian races.