Team snapshot
UCI WorldTeam · XAT · Kazakhstan
Tour goal
Ride for Sergio Higuita in the overall — stay out of trouble in week one, then target time on the longest climbs.
Role · Astana mountain domestiques control pace for Higuita; limited sprint focus, breakaway cover on transition days.
Key riders
Roster desk
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.
Role TBC when startlist publishes
Desk update 6/8/2026, 12:00:00 AM
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GC
53 · #9
UCI team #5 plus gc leader strength on Barcelone > Barcelone.
Sprint / leadout
41 · #11
Sprint train depth on Barcelone > Barcelone.
Climbing support
58 · #10
UCI team #5 plus climbing support on Barcelone > Barcelone.