Sir Bradley Wiggins headlines stellar Tour de Yorkshire 2016 line-up

Sir Bradley Wiggins will headline a quality Tour de Yorkshire line-up with Thomas Voeckler and Rohan Dennis, while Lizzie Armitstead tops the women's field

Sir Bradley Wiggins of Team Wiggins during Stage 1 of the Tour de Yorkshire (SWpix.com)

(Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

The second edition of the hugely popular Tour de Yorkshire will be headlined by 2012 Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins.

Wiggins will be joined by a strong British contingent, including national road race champion Pete Kennaugh, Team Sky's Classics co-leader Luke Rowe, Clasica San Sebastian winner Adam Yates (Orica-GreenEdge) and Tour de France stage winner Steve Cummings.

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