British Cycling has appointed Sir Dave Brailsford to take charge of the Great Britain Cycling Team which will compete at the UCI Road World Championships in Ponferrada later this month.

Brailsford, who continues to support the performance team at British Cycling in an advisory position, will travel to Spain, allowing British Cycling technical director Shane Sutton to focus on the performance of the Great Britain Cycling Team riders competing at the British Cycling National Track Championships which will run concurrently in Manchester on September 24 to 28.

Speaking of the decision, Shane Sutton said: “It made sense for me to ask Sir Dave to attend the road world championships as obviously the road is his focus and full-time role. The decision allows me to stay in Manchester with the track riders for the nationals and to focus on the performances there which are increasingly important at this stage of the Olympic cycle.”

The final selection for the UCI Road World Championships will be announced in due course.