Froome and Thomas survive Tour’s Paris-Roubaix day
Chris Froome is "relieved to get the Paris-Roubaix stage" behind him so he can focus on the mountains and a fifth Tour de France title.
Since his first Tour de France win in 2013, Chris Froome has been the GC rider of reference in the Tour. Through 2017, the Brit won four yellow jerseys (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017), a polka-dot jersey (2015), and six stages along the way, plus he won a stage in the 2012 Tour. He also won the 2017 Vuelta and the 2018 Giro d’Italia.
Since his first Tour de France win in 2013, Chris Froome has been the GC rider of reference in the Tour. Through 2017, the Brit won four yellow jerseys (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017), a polka-dot jersey (2015), and six stages along the way, plus he won a stage in the 2012 Tour. He also won the 2017 Vuelta and the 2018 Giro d’Italia.
Chris Froome is "relieved to get the Paris-Roubaix stage" behind him so he can focus on the mountains and a fifth Tour de France title.
Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere is fuming over the negative fallout from the Chris Froome case.
Chris Froome is the top grand tour rider at the moment, but taking on the role of the peloton's boss is not something he wants.
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The five-time Tour de France champion recently called on riders to strike over Chris Froome's inclusion in the race.
WADA says that Salbutamol abuse was not endemic in professional cycling, providing more details in the wake of Chris Froome's case.
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Chris Froome says his stage 1 crash wasn't as bad as it looked. Sky's performance in team time trial puts him back in the mix for yellow.
Monday's team time trial could also shake up the general classification standings.
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An opening-stage crash has thrown a wrench into Chris Froome's plans to win a record-tying fifth Tour title.
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Two cases involving riders at opposite ends of the peloton in terms of power and influence shake the anti-doping system to its core.
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A day after being booed by roadside fans, Tour de France favorite Chris Froome appealed for understanding from the French public.
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Chris Froome's fellow Brit, who rides for Mitchelton-Scott, is among the contenders to challenge him for yellow.
Some fans weren't too keen to see Chris Froome at the 2018 Tour de France teams presentation, booing the defending champ.
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Richie Porte spoke Thursday about Chris Froome's chances of successfully completing the Giro-Tour double.
Froome wants to draw a line in the sand and move on from his salbutamol case by winning the Tour-Giro double.
Don’t hold your breath if you’re waiting to see more information or data involving Chris Froome’s recently resolved salbutamol case.
Jonathan Vaughters calls for observers to take a nuanced view of the imperfections in the current state of anti-doping in cycling.
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Team Sky released data from Chris Froome's Giro d'Italia victory that outlines the power of his attack and mid-race diet to lose weight.
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Lappartient calls on fans to ensure Froome has a 'safe' Tour de France.
Chris Froome, racing for a fifth Tour title, explains that he went through a nightmare to clear his name over the last nine months.
The list of challenges Froome must overcome to win a fifth yellow jersey this July is just too long.
Christian Prudhomme says his hand was forced in the lead-up to Tour de France as he waited for answers from UCI.
Team Sky brings a deep roster to the Tour de France to support Chris Froome's bid to join cycling's greatest champions.
Defending Tour champion Chris Froome says Salbutamol scandal "has been like your worst nightmare."
A leading anti-doping crusader says the decision to drop Chris Froome’s case is an important setback in the fight for clean sport.
The last 48 hours have been a whirlwind — what does Froome's exoneration mean for the Tour and pro cycling in general?
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WADA will not appeal the UCI's decision to clear Chris Froome of any wrongdoing in the Salbutamol case from 2017 Vuelta.
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UCI clears Chris Froome of doping suspicions and ASO lifts its ban on the defending champ who will go for five titles this year.
The verdict on Chris Froome's appeal against ASO's decision to exclude him will be delivered Wednesday, three days before the grand depart.
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Tour de France organizers have formally blocked Chris Froome from competing in this year's race, but he is expected to fight the move.
Chris Froome's doping case drags on, but he is allowed to race because the substance found in his system is allowed at a certain limit.
The British team came to the defense of Chris Froome, who continues to race despite an ongoing anti-doping case.
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Bernard Hinault calls on peloton to strike in protest of Chris Froome's presence at the upcoming Tour de France
Vincenzo Nibali is not underestimating Chris Froome as the Tour de France looms
The pair checked out the famed climb this week and rode up its 21 switchbacks, which will be featured in stage 12 of the Tour de France.
The 2012 Olympic silver medalist said the public has already made up its mind about Chris Froome, whose case is ongoing.
Geraint Thomas's victory at the Critérium du Dauphiné moves him into the second spot on Sky's Tour de France lineup.
Romain Bardet is growing weary of the questions and controversy surrounding Chris Froome's salbutamol case.
The Giro d'Italia victory is bound to take its toll on Chris Froome when he faces rivals who trained specifically for the Tour de France.
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The Tour de France director said in a new interview he will not block Chris Froome from racing, instead putting the onus on the UCI.
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UCI president David Lappartient continues to insist that Chris Froome sit out from competitions until his salbutamol case is resolved.
Movistar manager Eusebio Unzué said there are a half dozen or more riders who could don the yellow jersey without Froome in the race.
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Tom Dumoulin said he'd rather not be awarded the Giro win if Chris Froome is stripped of his pink jersey because of his anti-doping case.
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It’s been three days since Chris Froome took home his first victory at the Giro d’Italia and the cycling world is quarrelling over Froome’s legacy.
"Froome is not part of the legend of this sport," says Bernard Hinault.
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After winning Giro, Chris Froome readies to race for a fifth yellow jersey, but behind the scenes his Salbutamol case is unresolved.
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Chris Froome insists his stunning attack on Friday's stage 19 will stand the test of time.
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Chris Froome will be resting plenty and taking part in no racing in his preparation for the 2018 Tour de France.
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