Team Sky blame poor positioning and bad luck after disappointing Ghent-Wevelgem

Ian Stannard the team's best finisher in 21st place

Luke Rowe chasing the leaders at E3 Harelbeke

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

Team Sky said that poor positioning and bad luck were to blame as they missed out at Ghent-Wevelgem, with only four riders finishing the race.

The British team endured a tough day in Flanders, as first Luke Rowe was dropped from the front group, Gianni Moscon was brought down in a crash, and Ian Stannard missed the crucial move as Greg Van Avermaet attacked on the Kemmelberg.

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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.