Geraint Thomas heads Team Sky line-up for Tour de Suisse

Sergio Henao and Lars Petter Nordhaug will also feature in the British team's eight-man squad

Geraint Thomas attacks in the 2015 E3 Harelbeke (Photo: Graham Watson)

(Image credit: Watson)

Geraint Thomas will be one of just two British riders at the Tour de Suisse after his participation was confirmed by Team Sky.

Thomas, who joins Mark Cavendish (Etixx-Quick-Step) on the start line, has enjoyed a good season to date, with victory at E3 Harelbeke and a third place finish at Ghent-Wevelgem.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.