Dan Martin and Tony Martin named in Etixx-Quick Step's Tour of Britain team

Belgian team Etixx-Quick Step will field a full-strength line-up at the 2016 Tour of Britain (September 4-11) with an aim for the overall and stage victories

Dan Martin wins Stage 2 of the 2016 Tour of Valencia

(Image credit: Watson)

Daniel Martin and Tony Martin have been confirmed for Etixx-Quick Step's roster for the 2016 Tour of Britain, which starts in Glasgow on Sunday.

Irishman Dan Martin will lead the Belgian WorldTour squad in the eight-day race, with an eye on the general classification. In particular, Martin will focus on stage six to Haytor with its uphill finale. It's the first time that the 30-year-old had taken part in the race since 2013, when he finished 13th overall.

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