However, the rider lineup for this race was clearly different from that of the Flèche Wallonne and the Amstel Gold Race.
The 2021 defending champion, Tadej Pogačar, would be competing.
Van der Poel of the Alpecin Team would also be participating.
In addition, nearly all of the teams' top Classics riders and lead climbers were present, with the exception of those out with injuries.
