Martin was forced to abandon the Tour de France after testing covid positive in the ninth stage. He has now made a full recovery and hopes to prove himself in the upcoming tour. He secured the fifth position in GC in Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge, and fourteenth in Giro d'Italia .
He will be supported by his teammate José Herrada and François Bidardin during the mountain stages. Axel Zingle is more of a one-day rider, but he has proven his worth in the team to secure a spot in the tour. He secured third in national championships. Kenneth Vanbilsen will be responsible for breakaways and sprints.
Cofidis for Tour de Wallonie: François Bidard, Jesús Herrada, Guillaume Martin, Kenneth Vanbilsen, Eddy Finé, José Herrada and Axel Zingle.