Luke Plapp: From Tour de Romandie to Giro d'Italia"

The Tour de Romandie kicks off the countdown to the Giro d'Italia. This six-day stage race in Switzerland features challenging climbs and a time trial, making it perfect preparation for the Grand Tour.

Tour de Romandie - A Stepping Stone

Top riders like Adam Yates (defending champion), Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates), Aleksandr Vlasov (Bora-Hansgrohe), Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers), and Enric Mas (Movistar) are all vying for glory.

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Simon Yates, Luke Plapp, and Eddie Dunbar form a formidable trio for Jayco-AlUla. They aim to be major players in the General Classification (GC)

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Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal Quick-Step) returns after recovering from a micro fracture, adding another exciting element to the race.

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With a stellar line-up and a demanding course, the Tour de Romandie promises thrilling racing and fierce competition.

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Plapp adores racing in Switzerland, particularly the Aigle region, and he's excited to wear the Australian time trial jersey for the first time.

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Jayco-AlUla, with its strong roster, aims to be at the forefront of the GC battle. Plapp sees the stage four time trial as a crucial point and is ready to support Yates while pursuing his own opportunities.

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Plapp is a favorite to claim the leader's jersey in the opening prologue, a short and flat time trial.

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David Gaudu and Lenny Martinez (Groupama-FDJ), Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) add to the already stacked GC competition.

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Keep an eye on Jai Hindley (Bora-Hansgrohe), Tao Geoghegan Hart (Lidl-Trek), Damiano Caruso (Bahrain Victorious)

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