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10 Strade Bianche Wildcards 🇮🇹

10 Strade Bianche Wildcards 🇮🇹

Outside of the leading contenders, there are plenty of riders to watch from both the men's and women's pelotons. Here are my picks, from Madouas to Malcotti

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Caroline Andersson is a rider to watch at Strade Bianche. Photo courtesy of Jayco AlUla/Spring Cycling

Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) and Demi Vollering (FDJ SUEZ) are the top favourites for the Strade Bianche this Saturday, and trailing behind them is a second group of contenders, including Tom Pidcock and Elisa Longo Borghini.

However, there is a third group comprising underdogs and wildcards. I have selected 10 riders across the women’s and men’s races who have caught my attention in recent weeks and have the potential to create one or two surprises.

Read more: Tadej Pogačar's numbers 'a bit better than last year' ahead of Strade Bianche 🇮🇹

Let me know who you’re tipping for the win in the comments section below…

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