Defending champion Chris Froome will put the finishing touches to his Tour de France preparation by competing at the Criterium du Dauphine this month.
The British rider, who also won the week-long race in France last year, will be surrounded by a team made of strong climbers, including last year's Dauphine runner-up Team Sky's Richie Porte of Australia.
Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford said he would use the mountainous event from June 8-15 to pick his nine riders for the Tour in July.
He will also keep a close eye on his riders' performances at the Tour de Suisse, where Bradley Wiggins will be competing from June 14-22 as part of his Tour preparations.
Brailsford said "both of these races will form part of our selection for the Tour".
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