TOTTON cyclist Jon Dibben will be part of Sir Bradley Wiggins’ new professional cycling team this year.
Wiggins is keen to give something back to the sport and wants to use his success to encourage a healthy cycling culture within the UK.
“Cycling has given me everything,” he said. “Now I want to build something to inspire kids and to reach all those people who might be on the fringes of the sport. My message is simple: If I can do it, then so can you”
The new team – named ‘Wiggins’ – will be sponsored by the 34-year-old’s long-time supporter Sky and is fully endorsed by UK governing body, British Cycling.
It will feature a dynamic stable of young British talent including Dibben, Andy Tennant, Owain Doull, Mark Christian, Steven Burke, Daniel Patten, Mike Thompson and Iain Paton.
Last October, Dibben was part of his country’s European team pursuit gold medal team, and he also scooped the silver medal in the omnium event.
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