The Manx missile Mark Cavendish's hopes of securing victory at the World Championships have been dealt with a blow.
Great Britain will have only three riders in the event which is being held in Melbourne.
A team can have up to nine riders in the race, but the International Cycling Union allocate places on efforts during the season, because of that only two other British cyclists made the grade.
The 25 year old will have to make do with the support of just two team mates, while other countries have full teams in the event taking place in October.
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