Team Sky reveal strong six-rider squad for 2017 Tour of Britain

Three British riders make the cut

Geraint Thomas at the 2017 Giro d'Italia

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)
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Team Sky have announced the six riders who will start the 2017 Tour of Britain, with half of the team being made up of home-grown riders.

Having worn yellow at the Tour de France before crashing out on stage nine, Geraint Thomas will make his return to racing at the Tour of Britain.

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Henry Robertshaw

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.