Josh Edmondson signs for Team Sky

Josh Edmondson, Tour of Britain 2012

Young British rider Josh Edmondson, who impressed while riding for Great Britain at this year's Tour of Britain, will join Team Sky in 2013, Cycling Weekly can confirm.

The 20 year-old was initially set to join the American Bontrager-Livestong team for next season. The move was brought into question in late November as Edmondson, who received offers from a number of WorldTour teams, considered his options (CW November 22).

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Richard Abraham is an award-winning writer, based in New Zealand. He has reported from major sporting events including the Tour de France and Olympic Games, and is also a part-time travel guide who has delivered luxury cycle tours and events across Europe. In 2019 he was awarded Writer of the Year at the PPA Awards.