British Cycling has confirmed the riders who will represent the country in the team time trial mixed relay at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Yorkshire later this month.
The format, which made its debut at the European Championships last month with hosts the Netherlands emerging as winners, is contested by teams comprising three men and three women, with John Archibald, Dan Bigham and Harry Tanfield joined by Lauren Dolan, Anna Henderson and Joss Lowden in the Great Britain team announced today.
The three men will set off first for one lap of the 14km Harrogate Circuit, with the women starting when the second of their male team-mates crosses the finish line. The final team time will be taken when the second woman finishes, with the fastest team winning.
Great Britain Cycling Team Performance Director Stephen Park said: “The team time trial mixed relay is certainly going to be an exciting event, not least because it will be the first time it’s been held at a world championship level.
“I have a lot of admiration for John, Dan and Harry for the success they have achieved independently of British Cycling and the mark they have made on the cycling world.
“I believe those three riders will set us up for a strong first lap, before handing over to the women’s team to pick up the metaphorical baton. Lauren, Anna and Joss all possess strong climbing abilities which will be crucial on this course, and riding at this level will play a big part in their development, particularly in Lauren and Anna’s case as under-23 riders.”
He added: “With just under two weeks to go now until the road worlds, preparations are being finalised across the squads, and we are looking forward to announcing squads for the other races over the coming days.”
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