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Great Britain line-up for next week's UCI Road World Championships announced

David Millar to act as road captain, medal hopes for Sir Bradley Wiggins in time trial, Lizzie Armitstead in road race

British Cycling has announced the list of riders who will represent Great Britain at the UCI Road World Championships in Ponferrada, Spain, next week, with David Millar appearing in the national jersey for the last time as he captains the men’s road race team. Rainbow jersey hopes are focused on Sir Bradley Wiggins in the men’s time trial, and Lizzie Armitstead, winner of this season’s UCI Women Road World Cup, in the women’s road race.

More to follow, but in the meantime here is the list of riders who have made the selection for the various events.

Men’s Elite Road Race
Steve Cummings
Chris Froome
Pete Kennaugh
David Millar
Luke Rowe
Ben Swift
Geraint Thomas
Adam Yates
Simon Yates

Men’s Elite Time Trial
Alex Dowsett
Sir Bradley Wiggins

Women’s Elite Road Race
Lizzie Armitstead
Alice Barnes
Hannah Barnes
Anna Christian
Lucy Garner
Annie Last

U23 Men’s Road Race
Scott Davies
Owain Doull
Tao Geoghegan Hart
Dan McLay
Alex Peters

U23 Men’s Time Trial
Scott Davies
Jon Dibben

Junior Men’s Road Race
Gabriel Cullaigh
Nathan Draper
Matt Gibson
James Shaw
Steve Williams

Junior Men’s Time Trial
Matt Gibson

Junior Women’s Road Race
Megan Barker
Grace Garner
Beth Hayward
Mel Lowther

Junior Women’s Time Trial
Grace Garner
Mel Lowther

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andyp | 9 years ago
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Yes, I can see that from the article. Thanks.
My parents chose utterly random words for my name too.

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Gkam84 | 9 years ago
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If you have a contract with a WT team, you cannot ride in the U23

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HalfWheeler | 9 years ago
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The Yates bros have more than earned their place in the Elite squad but wouldn't it be better to have them in the U23 team? It's a race that Adam especially could have a fair crack at winning. With the talent they have senior team selection doesn't appear to be a problem for the remainder of their careers.

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marshall_a replied to HalfWheeler | 9 years ago
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Don't think Yates bros can ride u23 as they are with a WT team

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Mart0023 | 9 years ago
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I think it is a shame that you could not use bold text for woman road race team. As you have with the men. Reflects how woman are treated in this sport.

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Jonny_Trousers replied to Mart0023 | 9 years ago
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Mart0023 wrote:

I think it is a shame that you could not use bold text for woman road race team. As you have with the men. Reflects how woman are treated in this sport.

Please tell me this is tongue in cheek?

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Metjas | 9 years ago
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I'm perfectly aware and appreciative of Millar's experience and role during Cav world champ victory. I just don't see his current level being good enough to perform that duty during a hard 250k race.

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Metjas | 9 years ago
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based on current levels of performance? David Millar? Honestly?

As much as I like DM, this is not the time for farewell handouts. Just look at some of the performances of UK riders at the most recent ToB - surely someone like Richard Handley and others should be given an opportunity. Or Adam Blythe.

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crazy-legs replied to Metjas | 9 years ago
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Metjas wrote:

based on current levels of performance? David Millar? Honestly?

As much as I like DM, this is not the time for farewell handouts. Just look at some of the performances of UK riders at the most recent ToB - surely someone like Richard Handley and others should be given an opportunity. Or Adam Blythe.

They've not got the experience as Road Captain. Millar is probably the best in the pro peloton at that. Look at what he did in the Worlds when Cav won.

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mrmo replied to Metjas | 9 years ago
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Metjas wrote:

based on current levels of performance? David Millar? Honestly?

As much as I like DM, this is not the time for farewell handouts. Just look at some of the performances of UK riders at the most recent ToB - surely someone like Richard Handley and others should be given an opportunity. Or Adam Blythe.

DM is there purely based on experience, hence the road captain term.

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Charles_Hunter | 9 years ago
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Looks like a very strong men's team, hopefully all the potential British winners stay out of sight until the last few laps.

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ct | 9 years ago
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It isn't even that difficult to find a passported, top quality female cyclist....none of the Team Pursuit World Champions are involved for one, whilst I appreciate it is a very different sport they have all ridden road most of the season....

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andyp | 9 years ago
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Go Tao Geoghegan Hart

Flump Mongo Sticklebrick Tipi to you too.

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teamjon replied to andyp | 9 years ago
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andyp wrote:

Go Tao Geoghegan Hart

Flump Mongo Sticklebrick Tipi to you too.

What does your comment even mean? 'Tao Geoghegan Hart' is the guys name.

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allezrider | 9 years ago
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Hopefully some of the elite men will make it to the finish this time...

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mlimburn replied to allezrider | 9 years ago
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Only if it doesn't rain!

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Zermattjohn | 9 years ago
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Go Tao Geoghegan Hart. Remember to attack just AFTER the corner this time! Good to see he's recovered, that ToB crash looked nasty.

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othello | 9 years ago
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@balmybaldwin I agree.

Nothing to loose by pushing up one of the U23 women. They gain experience etc. Or picking someone from the national TT scene.

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SteppenHerring replied to othello | 9 years ago
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othello wrote:

... Or picking someone from the national TT scene.

Probably come up against the same problem as Matt Bottrill when he wanted to have a bash at the hour - no bio passport.

But yes, it is a travesty.

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balmybaldwin | 9 years ago
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It's a travesty that no Women are entered in the elite TT

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