Team Picnic PostNL coach Phil West: “In Italy, our main focus will be on stage results. Pavel will be our designated sprint finisher, and we see three clear opportunities that should suit a traditional sprint finish. We’ll commit fully to those stages and build our plan around them. There are also a couple of stages that could see a reduced peloton, depending on the pace and how the race unfolds. On those days, riders like Sean, and Pavel if he climbs well, could play a role. Breakaways may also have a chance, and with riders like Frank and Mattia, we have strong options to roll the dice on the hillier stages. Overall, it’s a week with several opportunities for us, and we’re looking forward to making the most of them.”