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BRITISH SQUADS IN FRANCE

British squads Endura and Sigma Sport will line up in France tomorrow for the 1.1-ranked Tour du Finistère.

Endura sends a full-strength squad which includes Frenchman Alexandre Blain, Kiwi Jack Bauer, Ian Wilkinson and Rob Hayles.

Sigma are headed by Matt Stephens, who will be joined by, amongst others, Reservoir winner Simon Richardson and time trial sensation Wouter Sybrandy. 





STRONG WELSH SELECTION FOR IRISH RAS

"As it is Commonwealth Games year, we are starting the build up to the Games at the FBD Ras, which will be a very important first step towards Delhi," team manager, Gareth Sheppard, explained.

"The aim will be to compete for the overall, while hopefully picking up a couple of stage wins along the way.

"Final selection for the road team in Delhi will be made after the British Road Championships in June, so you can be sure that all the Welsh riders will want to lay down a marker for their selection."

Russell Downing headlines this year's Lincoln GP as entries closed this week with a bumper field of some 200 riders.

 

ANDREW CAVENDISH JAILED ON DRUGS CHARGES

Andrew Cavendish, brother of Mark Cavendish, was imprisoned for a period of six years after admitting importing cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply according to BBC News.

Two others were also jailed for their involvement. 

Former Formula 1 world champion and Indy Car championship-winner Nigel Mansell has confirmed his intention to ride this year's London-Paris.

Mansell will ride with Team UK Youth to help raise money for Britain's young people.

"It's our centenary this year so we wanted to do something challenging and inspiring and that's where cycling came in," said Mansell about the charity of which he is the president.

"In July, we're cycling 1200 miles across Britain and the L2P is the ideal preparation for our team.

"I've heard about The L2P's legendary atmosphere and we thought we'd get some real inspiration from some of the great cyclists taking part.  

"I'm really looking forward to getting on The L2P starting grid and I know that arriving in Paris with the peloton will be an amazing experience."

Other names riding in this year's event include Stephen Roche, Rebecca Romero and Geoff Thomas.

See this week's Cycling Weekly for a ride feature with Nigel Mansell.

Nigel Mansell London Paris



Mansell (second from right) poses with the UK Youth team

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