June is always a busy month for PTHC stage races, and it's the Tour of East Java which kicks things off. While the clash with the Tour de Suisse weakens the climbing field somewhat, there are still some big names here to contest the GC:
Climbers
Rider
MT
MM
HI
ST
RS
AC
Pogacar
83
80
76
79
80
72
Almeida
83
77
71
76
78
71
Sivakov
82
77
72
79
77
69
Padun
82
80
77
72
74
75
Aular
81
77
72
76
75
69
Eastman
81
76
70
75
74
68
Lopez
80
82
84
76
74
78
Johannessen
80
77
74
73
77
75
Shikai
80
75
70
73
75
66
Carapaz
80
76
71
71
76
65
Pira
80
76
71
68
71
69
Yates
79
77
75
78
79
75
Skjelmose Jensen
79
77
74
73
77
66
Faglum Karlsson
79
76
73
78
75
68
Carboni
79
78
76
73
73
69
Min
79
78
76
75
77
66
Hirt
79
76
72
74
76
73
Leemreize
79
78
76
70
74
72
Warchol
79
76
73
74
75
68
We also have one of the stronger sprint fields for a non-flat race, thanks to the three opportunities on offer for the fastmen - and the likely chance of the points jersey as well:
Left 2023 and 2024 winner Lecuisinier at home for Lopez to take over. I think he can do just as well here and a podium is the target. Hoping for the best.