Ries

Luxemburgish rider Michel Ries, who has good climbing skills, should be at the service of his leaders Nairo Quintana and Warren Barguil in the stage and one-day races of the calendar with a profile favourable for climbers. Brilliant twice on the roads of the Tour de l’Avenir, Michel Ries has been, during one edition of this event, 2nd of a mountain stage in front of a certain Tadej Pogacar. Silver medallist at the Luxembourg time trial championships, Michel Ries also finished 7th of the Ventoux Denivelé Challenge 2021.