GB sniff Road Worlds chance with Pogacar absent
British riders stand a strong chance of glory at cycling's Road World Championships this weekend, with young talent beginning to blossom at elite level.
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"You need a lot of faith in your team to be present at the front."
— Zoe Backstedt , Athlete
Key People
Demi Vollering is a professional cyclist from the Netherlands who claims victory in cycling competitions.
Former world champion and one of Britain's most successful road cyclists.
Mark Cavendish is a professional cyclist known for being the Tour's greatest stage winner.
Matthew Brennan is a British cyclist who has made a mark in his first Grand Tour at the Vuelta a Espana.
Norwegian cyclist who won stage three of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift.
Former British cyclist and sporting director known for winning stages in the Tour de France.
Slovenian cyclist holding the yellow jersey in the men's race of the Tour de Suisse.
Tom Pidcock is a British cyclist known for his achievements in road and mountain biking.
Welsh professional cyclist who won stage three of the Tour de Suisse Femmes.
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British riders stand a strong chance of glory at cycling's Road World Championships this weekend, with young talent beginning to blossom at elite level.
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