Team Sky reveal squad to take on the 2018 Vuelta a España

Michal Kwiatkowski and Jonathan Castroviejo follow up Tour de France with Vuelta ride, while Tao Geoghegan Hart makes Grand Tour debut

Michal Kwiatkowski on stage four of the 2018 Tour of Poland (Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Team Sky have revealed the eight men that will take on the 2018 Vuelta a España, starting on Saturday in Malaga.

With Giro d'Italia winner Chris Froome and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas both missing after their respective successes this season, the British squad's rider selection was always set to be more intriguing with no obvious leader.

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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).