Great Britain qualify maximum number of riders for World Championship road races

British team will have nine spaces in men's road race and seven spaces in women's road race

Great Britain in the Elite Men's road race at the 2016 World Road Championships

(Image credit: Watson)

Great Britain will travel to the World Championships in Bergen, Norway with the maximum possible number of riders for both road races after a strong year in the world rankings.

Britain is one of 10 nations, including the host nation, that have been allocated nine riders in the men's elite road race, and one of five nations that have been allocated seven riders in the women's elite road race.

Thank you for reading 20 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

Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.