Steve Cummings

Steve Cummings and Daniele Bennati call a close on long careers this week, joining fellow veteran Stijn Devolder in stepping away from the sport.

Americans Phinney and Bookwalter among those to end the season without a deal in place for 2020, along with 2019 stars Dennis and Bennett.

Steve Cummings saw his lead cut heading into the final day of the Tour of Britain but the veteran remains 26 seconds in the lead.

The veteran sprinter is included on MTN-Qhubeka's nine-man squad that will line up July 4

The South African-registered team will be the first squad from the African continent to race the Tour