Lots of climbers who hate TTs stayed away because of a whole 60km of TTing. Sigh.
The sprints are going to be open now there's no Bennet, and the QS team hasn't got the full train there.
There are loads of 1 or 2 time grand tour winners, but no clear patron - that could make for an interesting race. Also, Ineos might have 4 of the 8 best GC riders, but no-one in the top 2, so hopefully they will start sending attacks own the road and make the mountains interesting.