Ineos can post a reference time without risking the whole GC plan.
Bikes & gear
Bike
Pinarello Dogma F
Groupset
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Wheels
Princeton CarbonWorks Peak 4550
Tires
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR
Cockpit
—
Saddle
—
Pedals
—
Kit
Bioracer
Helmet
Kask Protone
Eyewear
SunGod
Nutrition
Science in Sport
Roster desk
Riders to know
Provisional squad — official eight-rider start list pending — merged from rider desk profiles, last Tour GC where it matches this squad, and enrichment highlights. Tap a name for rider desk when available.
GC
gcclimber
Time-trial engine
time-trialflatleadout
Today's squad read · Stage 1
Execute a clean TTT — GC time is on the line from km zero. Thymen Arensman as rising GC anchor with Filippo Ganna’s TT and rouleur strength.
Squad read
Why to watch
Why to watch: Ineos are dangerous when the route rewards patience and a protected leader more than explosive, one-day gambles.
Best stage types
Stage profile data pending
How they race
Strengths
as rising GC anchor with ’s TT and rouleur strength · Ineos discipline in crosswinds and tempo riding on transition stages · Capable of defending in the mountains without gifting time in the time trials · Organisation and sports-science depth from a long Grand Tour-winning culture
Weaknesses
Still rebuilding credibility versus UAE and Visma at the very top of the GC · Fewer proven stage-win cards if the race opens up early · Must convert ’s talent into a three-week peak — limited room for error
Recent wins
Shmidt wins soaking Classique Dunkerque · Ganna powers to Giro time trial victory · Rogers sprints to Gent Wevelgem U23 victory
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Desk strength scores
Updated · 42 min ago
GC
97 · #5
UCI team #8 plus gc leader strength on Barcelone > Barcelone.
↑ GC leader strength↓ Sprint depth
Sprint / leadout
57 · #4
UCI team #8 plus sprint train depth on Barcelone > Barcelone.
↑ Sprint train depth↓ Climbing support
Climbing support
74 · #6
UCI team #8 plus climbing support on Barcelone > Barcelone.