FOUR TO WATCH

Tadej Pogacar – Odds-on favourite, a rarity in this race, going for a hat-trick of Yellow Jerseys at 23.

The Slovenian has won every stage race he’s entered this season. Jonas Vingegaard – Surprise runner-up last year and Danish crowds will roar him on.

Adam Yates – Recovered from catching Covid only a fortnight ago but was in good form for Ineos and leading the Tour de Suissse before getting the virus. Ben O’Connor – The Aussie finished fourth last year and has looked the part for his AG2R Citroen team this season.