Team dsm-firmenich PostNL coach Pim Ligthart: “The first race of our autumn campaign in Italy will be held on a slightly changed parcours this year. The finish line is in the same location but the run to the line is via a different climb, and the second ascent on the course is also slightly different. Nevertheless, we expect a similar race as last year where a reduced bunch fought for the victory. We line-up with a strong climbing group and have multiple cards to play in the final. With Romain [Bardet] and Warren we have two guys who can follow late attacks and with the likes of Kevin we have a fast finisher if it comes up to a reduced sprint towards the line.”