In 2024, Biniam Girmay was the best sprinter at the Grande Boucle, taking the Green Jersey in the points classification. After a mix of bad luck and one relegation, the
Alpecin-Deceuninck rider was unable to defend the title from 2023, but this year he is fully focused on regaining the throne.
To this end, Philipsen has prepared an intense program of 4 races before the arrival of the Tour de France: