Monday 5 October 2015 11:15, UK
Two-time world junior champion Lucy Garner has signed a two-year contract extension with Dutch team Argos-Shimano.
The 19-year-old Briton turned professional with the squad at the start of the 2013 season and will now remain on their books until the end of 2015.
The deal follows an impressive debut campaign in which she registered her first professional victory, at the Tour of Chongming Island in China in May.
Garner, who was world junior champion in both 2011 and 2012, said: "My main focus was on developing as a rider, without expecting great results, but just becoming a stronger rider through training and racing. I am looking forward to continuing this process."
Argos-Shimano coach Ruud Verhagen has been impressed with Garner's displays in her first season and is looking forward to seeing her progress further over the next two years.
He said: "Lucy is a rider who fits perfectly with the vision of our team. We started the development process with Lucy last year, and we will continue working with her to help her reach her full potential.
"Lucy has already shown her talent, as she is a two-time world champion in the junior women's road race, and she won a stage in the Tour of Chongming Island this season."
Garner is a Sky Sports Scholar. Find out more here
