FilippoGanna

Filippo Ganna, 30, rides for Netcompany-Ineos as a time trial specialist whose track pursuit background sharpens his road engine. The Italian splits his focus between solo efforts against the clock and the individual and team pursuit on the track.

Track pursuit delivered his breakthrough: multiple individual pursuit world titles and Olympic team pursuit honours with Italy. That engine transferred to the road, where he built a reputation in time trials and Grand Tour stages.

Watch for his position on the time trial bike and his pacing over longer efforts. He has twenty-six major wins, including six Grand Tour stages, so expect him to contend in time trials and pursuit events. Against the clock, small gains matter.