Yates brothers headline British 2018 World Championships men's squad as full team announced
The full British squad for the Worlds in Austria have been announced, with strong fields for both the men and women
- (opens in new tab)
- (opens in new tab)
- (opens in new tab)
- Sign up to our newsletter Newsletter

The British teams for the 2018 World Championships in Austria have been confirmed, with Simon and Adam Yates headlining the elite men’s squad.
Simon Yates, the current leader of the Vuelta a España, and Mitchelton-Scott team-mate Adam have both made selection for the men’s road race on September 30.
Also named in the team is Tour of Britain stage winner Ian Stannard (Team Sky) and the reigning British champion Connor Swift from Madison-Gensis.
>>> UCI Road World Championships 2018: dates, route, where to watch and more
The women’s team also features big names, including Dani Rowe and Hannah Barnes.
British Cycling performance director Stephen Park said: “British riders have excelled themselves on the road this season at all levels and it’s been a pleasure to watch them in action.
“We’ve selected a strong team to take on this year’s world championships, and there’s a lot of talent within the squad.
"It’s great to see so many WorldTour riders on our start list but equally, it shows what a great place we are in as a nation to be able to give riders such as Hugh Carthy, Connor Swift, Dani Christmas, Alice Cobb and Anna Henderson the opportunity to make their debut appearance at world championship level for the Great Britain Cycling Team.”
Also taking to the start line in the Union Jack kit will be Hugh Carthy (EF Education First-Drapac), Pete Kennaugh (Bora-Hansgrohe), James Knox from Quick-Step Floors, and Team Sky’s Tao Geoghegan Hart.
The obvious omissions from the men’s road race and time trial squads are Team Sky’s Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas.
Both Tour de France winners announced earlier this month they will not be riding the Worlds after a brutal race calendar that included wins in both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France.
Mr Park added: “Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas are obvious omissions from the men’s team, and this was a decision we made mutually. Given the challenging nature of the course, we want every rider selected to be able to give their 100% to the team, and on the back of what has been an incredible season for both Gee and Froomey, it’s understandable they are unable to commit to this.
“I’m looking for us to carry on the momentum of this season into Innsbruck and I’m expecting to see some good performances in each race. We can then build on this in 2019 when the world championships come to Yorkshire and we can look forward to competing on our home roads.”
The two riders selected for the men’s time trial will be Alex Dowsett (Katusha-Alpecin) and Geoghagen Hart, while the women will be represented by Alice Barnes (Canyon-Sram) and Hayley Simmonds (WNT).
2018 UCI World Championships British team
Elite Men’s Road Race:
Hugh Carthy
Tao Geoghegan Hart
Pete Kennaugh
James Knox
Ian Stannard
Connor Swift
Adam Yates
Simon Yates
Elite Men’s Time Trial:
Alex Dowsett
Tao Geoghagen Hart
Elite Women’s Road Race:
Hannah Barnes
Dani Christmas
Alice Cobb
Anna Henderson
Dani Rowe
Sophie Wright
Elite Women’s Time Trial:
Alice Barnes
Hayley Simmonds
Under-23 Men’s Road Race:
Mark Donovan
Ethan Hayter
James Shaw
Max Stedman
Stephen Williams
Under 23 Men’s Time Trial:
Ethan Hayter
Charlie Tanfield
Junior Men’s Road Race:
Lewis Askey
Alfie George
Mason Hollyman
Ben Tulett
Sam Watson
Junior Men’s Time Trial:
Joe Laverick
Ben Tulett
Junior Women’s Road Race:
Elynor Backstedt
Pfeiffer Georgi
Amy Monkhouse
Amelia Sharpe
April Tacey
Junior Women’s Time Trial:
Pfeiffer Georgi
Elynor Backstedt
Thank you for reading 10 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
Alex Ballinger is editor of BikeBiz magazine, the leading publication for the UK cycle industry, and is the former digital news editor for CyclingWeekly.com. After gaining experience in local newsrooms, national newspapers and in digital journalism, Alex found his calling in cycling, first as a reporter, then as news editor responsible for Cycling Weekly's online news output, and now as the editor of BikeBiz. Since pro cycling first captured his heart during the 2010 Tour de France (specifically the Contador-Schleck battle) Alex covered three Tours de France, multiple editions of the Tour of Britain, and the World Championships, while both writing and video presenting for Cycling Weekly. He also specialises in fitness writing, often throwing himself into the deep end to help readers improve their own power numbers. Away from the desk, Alex can be found racing time trials, riding BMX and mountain bikes, or exploring off-road on his gravel bike. He’s also an avid gamer, and can usually be found buried in an eclectic selection of books.
-
-
Remco Evenepoel ready for ‘perfect Giro simulation’ at Volta a Catalunya
World Champion gets set for showdown with Primož Roglič and Geraint Thomas in major Giro d’Italia test-run
By Tom Thewlis • Published
-
Analysis: How Mathieu van der Poel won Milan-San Remo
After another exhilarating finish to Milan-San Remo, it’s time to look back at the day and the key tactical moments that defined it
By CyclingMole aka David Hunter • Published
-
Annemiek van Vleuten to target Vuelta-Tour-Giro treble again next season
The Dutchwoman plans to retire at the end of 2023
By Tom Davidson • Published
-
11 of the best photos from the 2022 Road World Championships
There were tears, hugs and kisses in Wollongong, Australia
By Tom Davidson • Last updated
-
Remco Evenepoel goes long to win the men's World Championships road race solo after stinging attack
The young Belgian was clearly the strongest on the day, but others need to ask themselves how and why they let him go
By Jack Elton-Walters • Last updated
-
Annemiek van Vleuten soars to victory in World Championships road race despite broken elbow
The Dutch rider took the second road world title of her career with late attack
By Tom Davidson • Last updated
-
Zoe Bäckstedt retains junior road race title with stunning solo ride at World Championships
The Welsh rider celebrated her 18th birthday with a 58km solo attack and another rainbow jersey
By Tom Davidson • Last updated
-
Julian Alaphilippe says he is 'not the sole leader' for France in the World Championships road race
The Frenchman played down his form in an interview with L'Équipe
By Tom Davidson • Published
-
Tobias Foss shocks the favourites to win World Championships time trial
The Norwegian claimed the biggest win of his career, while Filippo Ganna finished in seventh
By Tom Davidson • Last updated
-
Ellen van Dijk claims third time trial title at World Championships
The Dutchwoman won by almost 13 seconds ahead of Grace Brown
By Tom Davidson • Last updated