Tiernan-Locke to lead GB in Limburg

Jonathan Tiernan-Locke wins overall, Tour of Britain 2012, stage eight

Jonathan Tiernan-Locke is set to race his first senior road world titles with the support of defending champion Mark Cavendish as well as Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins.

Cavendish has ruled himself out of contention for today's 267km race in Limburg but will start with the No.1 race number and do what he can for Great Britain.

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