Entering its 10th year the Tour of California (10-17 May) continues to go from strength to strength with a well-rounded route in the Golden State.

The eight-day event has flourished despite a packed cycling calendar, routinely drawing top WorldTour outfits in addition to the cream of U.S. domestic talent.

Team Sky head back across the Atlantic as defending champions following victory for Bradley Wiggins last year, and line up with a strong squad led by Sergio Henao.

Ian Boswell, Nathan Earle, Christian Knees and Danny Pate were all part of the winning team in 2014, while Philip Deignan, Pete Kennaugh and Xabier Zandio add yet more strength to the eight-man squad.