Two riders new to the BMC Racing Team will make their season debut at the Tour of Qatar. Alessandro De Marchi and Jempy Drucker join six others when the race begins Sunday.

The team will be led by classics specialists Philippe Gilbert and Greg Van Avermaet, with the latter making his season debut in the desert.

Rider Roster:
Marcus Burghardt (GER), Alessandro De Marchi (ITA), Jempy Drucker (LUX), Philippe Gilbert (BEL), Ben Hermans (BEL), Greg Van Avermaet (BEL), Peter Velits (SVK), Rick Zabel (GER).