Britain and Ireland well represented in Vuelta

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Five British and Irish riders are heading to Assen, Holland for the start of the Vuelta a Espana (29 August-20 September).

Cervélo Test Team pair Daniel Lloyd and Roger Hammond are on the roster; it is the latter's first ever Grand Tour, at the late age of 35.

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