This is the strongest line-up of British riders to ever take part in the Tour de France

Eight British riders will line up for the Tour de France when it starts on Saturday, July 2: among them are the defending champion and the most successful stage winner - Photos by Graham Watson, Dan Gould, Andy Jones

When the 2016 Tour de France kicks off in Mont-Saint-Michel on Saturday, July 2, it will boast the strongest line-up of British riders in the race's 103 editions.

Among the eight British riders are the defending champion Chris Froome (Team Sky) and the currently active rider with the most Tour stage wins, Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data).

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