Chris Froome will lead Team Sky for the Vuelta a Espana, which starts in Pamplona on Saturday August 18th.
Froome who finished in second in this year's race and second in the Tour De France, will be accompanied by Juan Antonio Flecha, Sergio Henao, Danny Pate, Richie Porte, Rigoberto Urán, Xabier Zandio and Brits Ian Stannard and Ben Swift.
Speaking about the race, Froome said; “It’s always been my plan to ride the Vuelta. I’ll be going into the race as team leader but that’s not to say we don’t have other guys who can be right up there on the GC. Rigoberto and Sergio both have huge potential, and Richie is another guy who could shine.
“I’m going to do the best job I can and do whatever’s required of me from the team. Initially I’ll be riding for the GC, but if one of my team-mates shows that they’re in a better place to win the race then I’ll happily work for them. We’re sending a first-rate squad and it should be a really exciting race.”
Eurosport will show the race live, whilst ITV4 will have an hour highlights daily.
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