British champion Ben Swift extends contract with Team Ineos

Owain Doull and Chris Lawless also among those give new contracts with the British team

Ben Swift wins the British national road race championships (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

(Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

Ben Swift has extended his stay with Team Ineos, signing a new contract that will see him ride with the team through to the end of 2021.

The British champion, who took victory in the Nationals road race in Norwich in June, rejoined Team Sky for 2019 after a spell at UAE Team Emirates. Swift had previously spent seven seasons with the team before leaving in 2017.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.

An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).