Geraint Thomas given strong team of domestiques as he prepares to lead Team Sky at the Giro

As expected, Geraint Thomas and Mikel Landa will co-lead Team Sky at the Giro d'Italia

Geraint Thomas on stage five on the Tour of the Alps

(Image credit: Foto Mosna)

Team Sky have announced their team for the upcoming Giro d'Italia, with Geraint Thomas and Mikel Landa confirmed as co-team leaders.

The news comes as no surprise after Sky successfully trialled the use of both as leaders at the Tour of the Alps which lead to Thomas taking victory and Landa riding in support.

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