Six of the best for Skil-Shimano

Dutch Professional Continental team Skil-Shimano has announced the first six riders selected for its Tour de France roster, with the final squad due to be announced on June 29.

Dutch riders Albert Timmer, Piet Rooijakkers and Kenny van Hummel, Frenchmen Jonathan Hivert and Cyril Lemoine plus German rider Simon Geschke are scheduled to line up for the opening time trial in Monaco on July 4.