 Three other former winners entered the 2015 race. These were Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing Team), who had won the race in 2011; Joaquim Rodríguez (Team Katusha), who had won in 2012; and Daniel Moreno (Team Katusha), who had won in 2013. All of there were well suited to the steep final climb. Other riders considered to have a chance of victory included Dan Martin (Cannondale – Garmin), Sergio Henao (Team Sky) and several other climbers and puncheurs.
