Horton retained by Madison Genesis for 2018

The Guernsey professional cyclist was yesterday named in the 12-strong line-up, which includes five newcomers to the roster, who will be managed next year by Colin Sturgess.

'The Madison Genesis 2018 team holds much promise with some exciting prospects. What I particularly like is that we have depth of experience and riders with race-craft and nous,' he said.

'Sure, there are a couple of the guys that are a bit green still, but they are in an ideal environment in which to learn their metier.

'We start with no one designated "leader", but a group of "leaders" throwing open many options. We have climbers, we have sprinters, we have rouleurs, we have guys that can ride a fast TT, can win criteriums. Every single rider on this team can and will win bike races, and as I’ve said previously I like to see guys win with professionalism and panache.

'Over the next couple of months the interplay between riders will become more and more cohesive and I’m looking forward to seeing the guys ride as a well drilled and successful team adding to our already impressive palmares.'

Madison Genesis 2018 team roster: George Atkins, Mike Cuming, Taylor Gunman, Rich Handley, Matt Holmes, Tobyn Horton, Johnny McEvoy, Isaac Mundy, Neil van der Ploeg, George Pym, Erick Rowsell, Connor Swift.