Garmin-Slipstream names its nine for the Tour

Danny Pate drives the Garmin train with six kilometres to go.

Danny Pate drives the Garmin train with six kilometres to go. (Image credit: Edward Madden)

The Garmin-Slipstream team named its roster for the Tour de France, listing a team of battle-hardened Tour veterans and rising stars to compete in the race's 96th edition.