World champion Balsamo ready for 'different scenarios' at Tour de France

Elisa Balsamo and teammate Elisa Longo Borghini
Elisa Balsamo and teammate Elisa Longo Borghini (Image credit: Sprint Cycling Agency)

Elisa Balsamo will be one of the key favourites on the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift's sprint stages, but the Italian is open to other opportunities as Trek-Segafredo chase stage wins and a high overall placing.

Balsamo's compatriot Elisa Longo Borghini will be the team's leader for the general classification, and the world champion will combine her own goals with her helper duties.

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