2011 World Road Race Champion Mark Cavendish goes into this year's Men's Elite showdown in a supporting role.
A hilly course awaits in and around Florence in Italy so doesn't suit the Manx Missile.
He will be riding for Great Britain with the team expected to work for Tour de France winner Chris Froome.
Sir Bradley Wiggins is also in the mix.
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