Lizzie Deignan heads up Great Britain team for Tour of Britain Women

Elynor Bäckstedt, Elinor Barker and Anna Henderson also selected for six-rider strong squad

Lizzie Deignan
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Lizzie Deignan, Elynor Bäckstedt and Elinor Barker will headline a six-rider strong Great Britain Cycling Team squad at the upcoming Tour of Britain Women, British Cycling has confirmed. 

Two-time Women’s Tour winner Deignan will likely lead the team in what will be the inaugural edition of the race under the British Cycling banner. 

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