Geraint Thomas, Director of Racing, said: “The Tour de l’Avenir is a massive race for any young, aspiring rider. You’re racing against some of the best guys of your generation and the level is extremely high.

“We’ve got a talented group heading there and, for the first time, we’ll be racing L’Avenir as a team, which is something we’re really excited about. We want the guys to race with confidence, work together, make good decisions under pressure and take their opportunities when they come.

“Development is obviously a big part of what the Racing Academy is about, but we also want to compete. L’Avenir is a great opportunity for these guys to test themselves at this level and show what they can do.”

 

Netcompany INEOS Racing Academy line-up:

* Mattie Dodd (GB)

* Davide Frigo (ITA)

* Max Hinds (GB)

* Nicolas Milesi (ITA)

* Milkias Maekele (ERI)

* Juan Diego Quintero (COL)