Adam Hansen looks to extend Grand Tour record thanks to Tour de France selection

Lotto-Soudal have selected Adam Hansen for the 2016 Tour de France, his 15th consecutive Grand Tour

Adam Hansen wins stage 19 of the 2014 Vuelta a España. Photo: Graham Watson

(Image credit: Watson)

Adam Hansen has been selected to ride the Tour de France by his Lotto-Soudal team, the completion of which will be his 15th consecutive Grand Tour finish.

The Australian has finished every Grand Tour on the calendar since the 2011 Vuelta a España.

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Jack Elton-Walters hails from the Isle of Wight, and would be quick to tell anyone that it's his favourite place to ride. He has covered a varied range of topics for Cycling Weekly, producing articles focusing on tech, professional racing and cycling culture. He moved on to work for Cyclist Magazine in 2017 where he stayed for four years until going freelance. He now returns to Cycling Weekly from time-to-