Warren Barguil set to lead youthful Team Sunweb squad at 2017 Vuelta a España

Spanish Grand Tour could be Barguil's final race in Sunweb colours

Warren Bargul on stage 16 of the Tour de France

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

After an impressive performance at the Tour de France, Warren Barguil looks set to be given more leadership opportunities as he travels to the Vuelta a España in what will be one of his final races with Team Sunweb.

The Frenchman, who is departing Team Sunweb to ride for Fortuneo-Oscaro in 2018, is one of six riders aged 26 or younger to make the team, and is likely to share leadership duties alongside Wilco Kelderman.

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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.