The leaders of the world rankings, separated by a few points difference, will certainly put up a bitter battle, the Swedish Torbjorn Blomdahl, Frederic Caudron and Eddy Merckx both Belgians and the young Greek Filipos Kasidokostas all occupy positions of honor in a season so very tight for the classification of 2012.
Many other players among the 128 participants have serious intentions in this tournament which will undoubtedly be followed by an enthusiastic public.