Michal Kwiatkowski aims to follow Geraint Thomas's path into Grand Tour leadership

Pole sets long term goal of Grand Tour success

Geraint Thomas and Michal Kwiatkowski

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

With Il Lombardia being the final race of his 2017 season, Michal Kwiatkowski is able to look back at a successful year and is already beginning to plan for next season too.

After a disappointing 2016, the Team Sky rider has come back with a bang this year, taking victory in Strade Bianche and Milan-San Remo in the spring, then playing a key domestique role in Chris Froome's victory at the Tour de France.

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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.