Michael Storer leads Tudor Pro Cycling Team at Giro d’Italia as team targets GC and first-ever Grand Tour stage win
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Tudor Pro Cycling Team have confirmed their lineup for the 2026 Giro d’Italia, with Michael Storer set to lead their general classification ambitions as the team continues its search for a first ever Grand Tour stage victory.
This will be Tudor’s third appearance at the Giro, and their most balanced squad to date reflects a clear dual objective. There is a defined leader for the overall standings, but also depth across the team to target opportunities throughout the three weeks.
Storer returns as GC reference point
Storer arrives with a consistent Giro track record, having finished inside the top 10 in each of his last two appearances. That reliability gives Tudor a credible foothold in the general classification.
Alongside him, there is added interest in the inclusion of Mathys Rondel, who heads into his Grand Tour debut on the back of a top-five finish at the Tour of the Alps. While not positioned as a second GC leader, his climbing ability offers support in the mountains and potential freedom to move.
Depth across terrain
In the mountains, Storer is supported by Will Barta and Larry Warbasse, both capable of contributing on longer climbs. There is also a versatile layer to the team. Florian Stork arrives after a strong run of form that includes a stage podium in 2025 and a notable showing at Eschborn-Frankfurt.
On flatter and reduced sprint stages, Luca Mozzato, Robin Froidevaux and Fabian Lienhard provide opportunities to contest finishes and breakaways.
Larry Warbasse brings American interest to the Tudor team at the Giro
Chasing a first Grand Tour stage
While a top-10 GC result remains a realistic target through Storer, the team’s broader objective is equally clear. Tudor are still chasing their first Grand Tour stage victory, and this lineup offers multiple routes to achieve it.
With riders capable of getting into breakaways across a range of terrain, the team are not reliant on a single scenario. In a Giro where several established contenders are already absent, that flexibility could prove valuable.
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Tudor Pro Cycling Team for the 2026 Giro d'Italia:
| Rider |
| Will Barta |
| Robin Froidevaux |
| Fabian Lienhard |
| Luca Mozzato |
| Mathys Rondel |
| Michael Storer |
| Florian Stork |
| Larry Warbasse |
Kieran WoodDeputy Editor-in-Chief
Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
His reporting spans the full racing calendar, from one-day classics to stage races, with a focus on accurate, real-time coverage and clear contextual analysis. For statistics, results, and historical context, he regularly uses resources such as ProCyclingStats. To support reporting on rider activity and training context where relevant, he also references Strava.
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