UAE Team Emirates reach deal to sign Alexander Kristoff, although contract not yet signed

Contract still subject to passing medical checks

Alexander Kristoff wins stage seven of the 2016 Tour of California

(Image credit: Watson)

Alexander Kristoff looks set to join UAE Team Emirates for the 2018 and 2019 seasons after the team announced that it had reached a deal with the Norwegian sprinter.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.