ProTeam stage-hunting mandate — chase breakaways on hilly days and contest reduced sprints when the peloton fractures.
Role · No GC anchor; send aggressive riders into early moves and save legs for the third week opportunistic stages.
Key riders
Who matters on this squad
Bikes & gear
Bike
Look 795 Blade RS
Groupset
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Wheels
Corima WS Black
Tires
Michelin Power Cup
Cockpit
—
Saddle
—
Pedals
—
Kit
Nalini
Helmet
POC Ventral
Eyewear
uvex
Nutrition
226ERS
Roster
Provisional squad — official eight-rider start list pending
Official letour.fr startlists will replace this desk list when the eight-rider squads are confirmed.
Squad read
Why to watch
Why to watch: squad-specific read will publish with the official Tour start list.
Best stage types
Stage profile data pending
How they race
Strengths
French ProTeam with breakaway-first mandate on hilly stages · Riders experienced at hunting stage wins from the escape · Can contest reduced sprints when the peloton fractures · No GC pressure — tactical freedom from day one
Weaknesses
Not competing for the overall win · Limited control on flat bunch sprints versus WorldTeam trains · Breakaway success depends on cooperation and late-race legs
Recent wins
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Tour history
History note pending
Public record
Long-running French ProTeam with Tour stage-win history
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