Picnic-PostNL head to Strade Bianche Credit Agricole this weekend with a lot of options for the white roads of Tuscany.
Their coach Callum Ferguson outlined their approach to racing in a briefing on Tuesday.
“The first Italian classic of our three-race block, Strade Bianche always delivers an unpredictable and exciting race. We have a strong group here, with different options to play—whether that means being active in the breaks or waiting to see how the final unfolds. That flexibility gives us opportunities, and with good teamwork, both approaches can put us in a strong position.”
The riders for the race will be:
Francesca Barale (ITA)
Marta Cavalli (ITA)
Eleonora Ciabocco (ITA)
Nienke Vinke (NLD)
Josie Nelson (GBR)
Elise Uijen (NLD)
Winner of Amstel Gold and Flèche Wallone Cavalli dons a number of the second race in her new team. Eleonora Ciabocco has already won the youth classification in both Tour Down Under and Valenciana this season. Strade Bianche is always a tough race with steep climbs and the gravel roads all adding to the unpredictable nature of the route.
