Italian squad fields 12 riders for Tour de France start in Barcelona

Twelve Italian cyclists are on the start list for the 113th Tour de France, which begins in Barcelona. The roster marks an increase from eight riders in 2024 and seven in 2023, signalling a rebound for Italian cycling. Key riders include time‑trial champion Edoardo Affini (Visma‑Lease a Bike), debutant Davide Piganzoli, lone non‑French Groupama‑FDJ United rider Lorenzo Germani, Bahrain Victorious duo Antonio Tiberi and veteran Damiano Caruso, and world‑class time‑trialist Filippo Ganna, who will target stage wins in the individual pursuit.

A separate piece outlines the logistical scale of a Tour de France team: eight cyclists supported by 25 staff members, 12 vehicles (including a service truck and a promotional van), and massive supplies such as 1 600 energy bars, 3 000 bottles, 50 litres of water per day, 250 musettes and dozens of other items. The figures illustrate the extensive planning required for each team to compete in the race.