Cost of Team Sky women’s squad would be ‘a drop in the ocean’ compared to men’s budget

The British outfit's new sponsor has sparked hopes a women’s team could be on the horizon

Could Team Sky establish a women's team with their new sponsor? (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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The cost of a world-class Team Sky women’s squad would be a “drop in the ocean” compared to the men’s budget.

Britain’s only WorldTour team has been an unprecedented success in men’s racing, but the lack of investment in a women’s outfit has been a disappointment to many.

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