A fourth Tour win will draw Pogačar level with British rider Chris Froome for the fifth-most wins of all time. Merckx, Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain have won cycling’s biggest race five times. Pogačar’s team is formidable. He will be supported by experienced all-rounders and climbers.

The 112th Tour de France gets underway in Lille on Saturday. Here's a complete guide to one of sport's most prestigious events