Simon Yates among five Brits on the Vuelta a España start list

Five British riders will line up for the 2016 Vuelta a España, which starts on Saturday August 20

The 2016 Vuelta a España starts on Saturday August 20, and now as many as five British riders have been confirmed on the start list.

Tour de France winner Chris Froome is set to lead Team Sky, and he will be backed-up by compatriot Peter Kennaugh.

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