Cycling: Max Walker begins Tour of Britain campaign

Manx rider part of Great Britain squad for 2024 event

Isle of Man pro cyclist Max Walker has begun his campaign at this year's Tour of Britain.

Walker - who currently competes for the Astana Qazaqstan Development Team - is in the Great Britain squad for the 2024 event running from today until Sunday (3-8 September).

Joining him in the team are Max Greensill, Louis Sutton, Ben Wiggins, Matthew Holmes and Michael Gill.

This year's meeting is beginning today in the Scottish Borders region with a 181.9km stage in and around Kelso.

Elsewhere, Island resident and former world scratch race and British national road champion Ben Swift is also taking part for INEOS Grenadiers.