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Wednesday, 26 June, 2002, 18:42 GMT 19:42 UK

Lotto-Adecco

If Robbie McEwen's efforts in the Giro d'Italia are anything to go by, the Lotto team are going all out for the green jersey this year.

Lotto rider in last year's Tour
Lotto: Stage wins and sprints are their aim
McEwan started winning in his native Tour Down Under in January, and has not stopped since.

The Australian champion has already proved himself a competitive sprinter in previous Tours de France and took two stage wins in this year's Giro.

Straight after his second win in Italy, on the 10th stage, he retired from the race.

He said he wanted to avoid the mountain stages and keep himself fresh for Le Tour.

Team info

Country: Belgium

Team manager: Christophe Sercu

Team leaders: Rik Verbrugghe, Mario Aerts, Robbie McEwen

Best Tour: 2001, Aerts 27th

Whether McEwen has the ability to push the likes of Stuart O'Grady and Erik Zabel all the way for the green jersey remains to be seen.

He has a string of impressive assistants to help his cause.

Mario Aerts produced a consistent performance for 27th last year while Stive Vermaut and Rick Verburgghe should be another rider comfortable enough in the mountains.