Arnaud De Lie will make his Giro d’Italia debut in just over a week. He will only be racing for a week to ten days before stopping. The Giro is not De Lie’s primary goal; he is preparing for the Tour de France.
De Lie had a disappointing spring and could not carry over his brilliant form from the end of 2025. He finished fourth at In Flanders Fields but missed the Tour of Flanders due to illness.
Key facts:
- De Lie will only participate in three genuine sprinters’ stages during the final two weeks of the Giro.
- Kurt Van de Wouwer is De Lie’s directeur sportif.
- The plan is for De Lie to race to reach his best level before the Tour de France.
Kurt Van de Wouwer stated, “We have known Arnaud for years and May is traditionally the month when he is in top form.” He added, “The plan is not for Arnaud to ride all the way to Rome, but for him to race for a week to ten days before stopping.”
Observers expect De Lie to focus on returning to top form as he gears up for the Tour de France.
