Sean Kelly

Commentator and Classics legend

Ronde van Vlaanderen

Winner: Julian Alaphilippe Why: This time he’ll attack from further out – maybe the Paterberg.

Men’s Paris-roubaix

Winner: Mathieu van der Poel Why: A wet race would suit him.

Women’s Paris-roubaix

Winner: Marianne Vos

Why: Her experience will prove very important in a race like Roubaix.

Liège-bastogne-liège

Winner: Tadej Pogačar

Why: He is not afraid to attack from quite a bit out for a solo win.

Giro d’italia

Winner: Richard Carapaz

Why: A past winner who has proved he is a consistent three-week rider.

Tour de France

Winner: Primož Roglič

Why: The team will ensure he hits top form in the third week when he has seemed to run into difficulties.

La Course

Winner: Lizzie Deignan

Why: She won it last year and the 2021 route could suit her even better.

Vuelta a España

Winner: Enric Mas

Why: If the Movistar man can get his build up right he is capable of a win.

Men’s Road Race World Champs

Winner: Sam Bennett

Why: He will hold his form after the Tour de France.

Women’s Road Race World Champs

Winner: Elisa Balsamo

Why: She is a very good sprinter and an up-and-coming star of the future.