The Tour de France is just 11 days away, and Cyclingnews takes an updated look at how the favourites are looking ahead of the start of the race in Brussels, Belgium, on July 6.
1. Jakob Fuglsang (Astana)
Overview: Eyebrows were raised when Fuglsang topped this ranking when we first ran it earlier this year, but the Dane has led from the front and has reinforced his position with every passing month.
There are, understandably, question marks over Fuglsang's track record over three weeks, but few could argue with his rich vein of form this year. The Critérium du Dauphiné is the most important pre-Tour waymark, and victory there might alone justify top spot on this list. When you add it to the pile – victories at Liege-Bastogne-Liege and the Ruta del Sol and podiums at Tirreno-Adriatico, Strade Bianche, Fleche Wallonne, and Amstel Gold – it's clear the 34-year-old is having the season of his life and is a true contender for yellow. It's also worth noting his team have had a stunning season and Fuglsang will have a very strong support unit around him.
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Highlight: Dauphine victory – his second in three years.
Lowlight: No stage win at the Dauphine? We're clutching at straws now.
Up Next: Tour de France.
2. Egan Bernal (Team Ineos)
3. Adam Yates (Mitchelton-Scott)
4. Thibaut Pinot (Groupama-FDJ)
5. Nairo Quintana (Movistar)
6. Mikel Landa (Movistar)
7. Rigoberto Uran (EF Education First)
8. Dan Martin (UAE Team Emirates)
9. Romain Bardet (AG2R La Mondiale)
10. Steven Kruijswijk (Jumbo-Visma)
11. Geraint Thomas (Team Ineos)
12. Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain-Merida)
13. Richie Porte (Trek-Segafredo)
14. Enric Mas (Deceuninck-QuickStep)
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