Jayco-AlUla unveil Giro d'Italia team with 'a chance at winning every stage', led by GC contender Ben O'Connor

Jayco-AlUla has officially unveiled its Giro d'Italia roster, confirming Ben O'Connor as their general classification leader. The Australian rider will spearhead the team's ambitions for a podium finish, while German sprinter Pascal Ackermann is set to contest the flat stages. The team's stated goal is an ambitious "chance at winning every stage," indicating a multi-pronged approach to the season's first Grand Tour, which commences shortly.

This announcement places significant pressure on O'Connor, who finished fourth in the 2021 Giro but has since struggled to consistently replicate that form, despite strong performances at smaller stage races. For Ackermann, this Giro represents a crucial opportunity to rediscover his Grand Tour winning ways, having not claimed a stage since the 2021 Vuelta. The team's bold declaration of stage-winning aspirations across the board suggests they’re not solely focused on GC, aiming to maximise exposure and results in a highly competitive field.

Jayco-AlUla's "every stage" ambition is either a testament to their deep belief in the squad, or a rather optimistic pre-race soundbite. Time, and the unforgiving Italian roads, will tell.