Tim Wellens, who was on the attack at both Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne - and launched Pogacar into the decisive attack at Milano-Sanremo last week - will be a critical support rider, specially when it comes to covering attacks from the likes of Jumbo-Visma and other teams who will want to open the race up early.
The classics team of UAE will also include the experience of
Matteo Trentin. Pogacar's right-hand man
Mikkel Bjerg will be present, and the lineup is complete by a trio of rouleurs in
Sjoerd Bax,
Ryan Gibbons and
Rui Oliveira.
UAE Team Emirates for E3 Saxo Classic: Tadej Pogacar, Sjoerd Bax, Mikkel Bjerg, Ryan Gibbons, Rui Oliveira, Matteo Trentin and Tim Wellens.
