Alex Dowsett to leave Movistar for Katusha-Alpecin in 2018

The Briton leaves Movistar after five years to join the Swiss outfit

Alex Dowsett on stage three of the 2017 Tour de Romandie.

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

Alex Dowsett will leave Movistar after five years and join Katusha-Alpecin for the 2018 season.

The Briton's future has been up in the air for some time, particularly as he missed out on Movistar selection for all three Grand Tours for 2018, but he will now join Katusha as part of their team overhaul for 2018.

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Richard Windsor