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Sir Bradley Wiggins to ride for Team Sky in Belgian sprint classic | Sir Bradley Wiggins to ride for Team Sky in Belgian sprint classic |
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Sir Bradley Wiggins has been included in Team Sky’s lineup for Sunday’s Gent-Wevelgem sprint classic. | Sir Bradley Wiggins has been included in Team Sky’s lineup for Sunday’s Gent-Wevelgem sprint classic. |
Wiggins, the 2012 Tour de France champion, will be joined by his fellow Great Britain Olympian Geraint Thomas for the 239km one-day event in Belgium. On Friday, Thomas became the first Briton to win the E3 Harelbeke. | |
Bernhard Eisel, who won the event in 2010, is also included in an eight-man team along with Christian Knees, Ian Stannard, Andy Fenn, Luke Rowe and Elia Viviani. | Bernhard Eisel, who won the event in 2010, is also included in an eight-man team along with Christian Knees, Ian Stannard, Andy Fenn, Luke Rowe and Elia Viviani. |
Giant-Alpecin’s John Degenkolb is the defending champion in Flanders. | Giant-Alpecin’s John Degenkolb is the defending champion in Flanders. |
Wiggins confirmed earlier this month he will ride in the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire as part of his new Team Wiggins development squad. The three-day race runs from Bridlington to Leeds beginning 1 May. | Wiggins confirmed earlier this month he will ride in the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire as part of his new Team Wiggins development squad. The three-day race runs from Bridlington to Leeds beginning 1 May. |
Dame Sarah Storey, Marcel Kittel – who won last year’s opening stage of the Tour de France – and the former England cricketer Matt Prior will also take part. | Dame Sarah Storey, Marcel Kittel – who won last year’s opening stage of the Tour de France – and the former England cricketer Matt Prior will also take part. |
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