Tirreno-Adriatico 2023: How to watch, TV schedule as Primoz Roglic joins stellar cast of big names

ByEurosport

Updated 03/03/2023 at 09:30 GMT

The Race of the Two Seas is back for 2023 as Tirreno-Adriatico makes its return for the new cycling season, one of the best weeks for cycling fans in the early part of the season. We have some big news as well with Jumbo-Visma confirming that Slovenian superstar Primoz Roglic will race at the event, his first major appearance since having major shoulder surgery at the end of 2022.

Team Jumbo-Visma have confirmed that Slovenian superstar Primoz Roglic will return to action at Tirreno-Adriatico 2023 after undergoing shoulder surgery at the end of 2022.

It had been initially thought that Roglic would return to action at the Volta a Catalunya but he was part of Jumbo's team announcement for Tirreno-Adriatico.

Sporting director Merijn Zeeman said of the decision "He worked hard and is ready for it.

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"Racing is the next step in the buildup towards is goals.

"He will start without pressure or results in mind."

Roglic is part of a strong Jumbo team that contains Belgian star Wout van Aert and Wilco Kelderman as well as Dylan van Baarle.

Here's some more information about Tirreno-Adriatico.

When is Tirreno-Adriatico 2023?

Tirreno-Adriatico 2023 begins on Monday March 6 and runs until Sunday March 12.

Who will be riding at Tirreno-Adriatico 2023?

As we mentioned Jumbo are taking two of their big guns in Roglic and Van Aert, and they won't be alone in terms of star power.

Mathieu van der Poel, Matej Mohoric, Jai Hindley, Peter Sagan, Fabio Jakobsen and Julian Alaphilippe are all involved.

There's also a strong British contingent. Adam Yates is racing for UAE Team Emirates whilst Ineos Grenadiers are sending both Geraint Thomas and Tom Pidcock. Plus Mark Cavendish is going for new team Astana Qazaqstan.

One name who won't be there is defending champion Tadej Pogacar, who has instead decided to go for Paris-Nice.

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How can I watch Tirreno-Adriatico 2023?

Every stage of Tirreno-Adriatico will be broadcast on Eurosport 2, while you can watch uninterrupted coverage on eurosport.co.uk, GCN+ and discovery+.

Tune in every day for live coverage. We will also have live text commentary on eurosport.co.uk.

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