
The team isn't putting much pressure on him, and they come to the Giro to win stages. Why does Cavendish not have a leadout? It's baffling honestly, very much feels like whoever is in charge doesn't know what to do with the team's new star. I'll say what everyone has on their mind. Lineup: Mark Cavendish, Samuele Battistella, Joe Dombrowski, Gianni Moscon, Vadim Pronskiy, Luis León Sánchez, Christian Scaroni and Simone Velasco. Overall I wouldn't change much, the Tour will have Alaphilippe, Jakobsen and the classics riders (most of his leadout), maybe Mauri Vansevenant could've replaced Cerny if Ballerini fully commits to supporting but that's already very specific.Īlso read 2023 Giro d'Italia Race Center - TV, Startlist, Profile & Previews This effect may not be as high though as Josef Cerny came in replacing Fausto Masnada who didn't have good form, he will alongside Ballerini be key in the flat days. I hope so at least, Davide Ballerini was a bit of a surprising choice in my opinion as the team has plenty rouleurs, but I will believe that he's not thinking of the sprints - otherwise the team will burn climbers in the flat stages. Mattia Cattaneo is also present and could be important if he finds his right form, but both he and Hirt have not been at the highest level this year. A clear block has emerged to back him up with Ilan van Wilder, Louis Vervaeke (both have shown great form in the Ardennes and should continue to do so for the opening week) and Pieter Serry.

The Quick-Step mountain block can't compare to other teams' best but here at the Giro the depth won't be as high which gives them more chances. They could sign little into 2023 but Jan Hirt was specifically brought to help Evenepoel here. With Remco in the lead and hoping to win the Giro Quick-Step had to take their best men to support him in the mountains.


Lineup: Remco Evenepoel, Davide Ballerini, Mattia Cattaneo, Josef Cerny, Jan Hirt, Pieter Serry, Ilan van Wilder and Louis Vervaeke.Ī very important one for the Giro.

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