You want to cause a sensation in 2023 – and you’ve got what it takes

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The diesel. The man from Thurgau is world class in several respects: in time trials, in tough one-day races and as a team leader. He has natural authority and self-confidence, while caring deeply about his teammates at the same time. Küng demands what he brings: absolute dedication and professionalism. The neo-daddy won the time trial of the Tour of the Algarve in 2023 and impressed at the previous classics in Belgium. His next big goals: the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. No other Swiss has such a big engine on flat terrain – Küng is a diesel.

The diamond. He came, saw and conquered: in 2020 the star of the quiet Bernese rose: stage victory Tour de France, triumph on the Walloon Arrow, third place at the World Cup. Hirschi has excellent racing instincts, he is strong on medium climbs and excellent on descents. Why did he only win seven professional wins? First, because he was often injured. And second, because he was an aide to superstar Tadej Pogacar on the team. His status is still high – he wants to justify that at the Ardennes classics in mid-April.

The underestimated. The 2021 Giro was Schmid’s first Grand Tour – he promptly won a stage. The powerful scooter found its place in the powerful Quick-Step team surprisingly quickly and Schmid is always allowed to ride alone. Most recent winner of the Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali. Yet Schmid is still underestimated.

The hope. Switzerland has been waiting for a world-class travel specialist for more than two decades. Will the dry period soon be over? Mäder feeds this hope. In the Vuelta 2021, the sensitive cycling romantic finished fifth. Mäder has trouble with great heat.

the muni. Former national coach Marcello Albasini first called him Muneli, then Muni. No wonder: Bissegger is a muscular, explosive driver. His greatest strength is the time trial. But Bissegger could also be different: he won the Tour de Suisse stage to Gstaad in 2021. The dad-to-be recently broke his wrist – his big goal, Paris-Roubaix, is gone.

The all-rounder. The man from Neuchâtel once became junior mountain biking world champion and rode the track. Now he is increasingly drawn to the street. Most recently, Balmer proved his worth with a long flight away from Milan-Sanremo.

The Super Talent. “One day I will be able to win everything. The Tour de France, Paris-Roubaix and the world title », the cycling talent of Gippingen AG is convinced. His palmares from 2022 is impressive: he became world champion in cyclocross, European champion on the road and second world champion in mountain biking. From August, Christen will be driving for UAE Emirates, which has signed him to a contract until 2027. His brother Fabio (20) also has potential.

The former helper. The Swiss time trial champion and childhood friend Hirschis has been riding in the newly formed team of cycling legend Fabian Cancellara since this year. Former helper Suter now gets his chance. 4th place in the time trial Settimana Coppi e Bartali

The Tessin. The Tessin? Exactly, that’s more than just worth mentioning – since Rubens Bertogliati (43), the southernmost Swiss canton has been waiting for a world-class driver. Coming from mountain biking (two-time relay world champion), Colombo has great potential. He is under contract with Q36.5, the second Swiss team next to Tudor.

Finally captain. With nine Grand Tours to his name, Reichenbach is by far the most experienced driver at Tudor. He wants to compete at the top of the general classification in the Tour de Romandie and the Tour de Suisse. Reichenbach also has to take responsibility beyond the bike – he will become a father for the first time in May.

Source : Blick