80km alone: How Chris Froome’s solo attack turned the Giro d’Italia on its head
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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.
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Froome’s raid today is the greatest Grand Tour performance since...? Why is it believable? Could Dumoulin have done anything differently? Let's roundtable!
Chris Froome attacked on the Colle delle Finestre in Friday's stage 19 at the Giro d'Italia, upending the general classification.
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With two big mountain stages remaining in the Giro d'Italia, Team Sky is setting up a new strategy to ambush Yates for the win.
Team Sky and Chris Froome are willing to take risks in the Giro's final stages for a chance at dethroning pink jersey Simon Yates.
The Giro d'Italia reaches its climax with a decisive time trial and three brutal mountain stages. What can Froome do?
Chris Froome is nearly 5 minutes out of first place entering the final week of the Italian grand tour.
Tom Dumoulin blasts squabbling rivals following Simon Yates's stage 15 win at the Giro d'Italia.
Before the start of stage 15, VN spotted a 3D-printed chain catcher tucked behind Froome's notable (non-sponsor) Osyemmetric chainrings.
Chris Froome had to do a double-take early on Europe’s hardest climb as he slipped past a dancing dinosaur.
Chris Froome stormed back into contention on the brutally steep slopes of the Monte Zoncolan during stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia.
Tomorrow's stage up the fearsome Monte Zoncolan climb will be a critical point for Chris Froome's Giro d'Italia.
Although he keeps drifting behind the top GC favorites, Chris Froome insists his run at the Giro d'Italia is far from over.
The Sky rider would not reveal if he is still using the asthma drug, a substance that triggered the anti-doping case against him.
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Between his struggles in the Giro d'Italia and his ongoing anti-doping case, have we seen the last of Chris Froome's dominance?
The Team Sky leader is 2:27 down through nine stages of the Italian grand tour.
Chris Froome's reign as grand tour king is under serious fire after crashes and a "tough day" in the Giro d'Italia's Apennine Mountains.
Chris Froome's hopes of winning the 2018 Giro d'Italia took another hit with a crash today on the wet roads in Campania.
Ex-pro Thomas Dekker gives Chris Froome the benefit of the doubt but says Team Sky has been acting suspiciously in recent years.
Chris Froome found himself down 1:10 entering Friday's stage 7 at the Italian grand tour.
Chris Froome content to ride out of the Giro's first summit finish without losing any further time on GC rivals.
Chris Froome never looked so bad at the start a grand tour, but Team Sky is remaining calm with big mountains ahead at the Giro.
Despite losing almost a minute to Tom Dumoulin in first four Giro stages, Froome remains confident, and his rivals are on guard.
Doping expert says that new study reported in The Times might not save Froome from legal peril in ongoing Salbutamol case.
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The four-time Tour de France champion is trying to shake off a less-than-ideal performance in Israel.
There are still 20 stages to go at this Giro, but that won't prevent us from voicing our much-too-early hot takes from Friday action.
Chris Froome's Giro starts with a pre-stage crash, a time loss to GC archrival Tom Dumoulin, and more questions about Salbutamol.
The four-time Tour de France champion went down Friday morning as he was riding the time trial course, but was cleared to began the race.
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Chris Froome is angling to be just the third man to hold all three grand tour titles simultaneously.
If Chris Froome wins the Giro and then is sanctioned for a 2017 doping offense, he would not lose his title, the UCI told Giro officials.
Chris Froome answers a barrage of questions about his Salbutamol case at the Giro. Nevertheless, he remains focused on the race at hand.
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Chris Froome will lead Team Sky at the upcoming Giro d'Italia
Chris Froome is embroiled in controversy surrounding his Adverse Analytical Finding. If he wins the Giro, will the win ultimately stand?
A legal expert told VeloNews it's possible Froome could receive a penalty from his Salbutamol case mid-race.
RCS sport released the preliminary start list for the race, which will begin May 4 in Jerusalem.
If Chris Froome is seen as the metronomic robot, than Tom Dumoulin could be the charismatic mortal to unseat the great champion.
With two weeks to go until the Giro, Chris Froome finishes fourth overall at the Tour of the Alps.
Chris Froome is putting the finishes touched on his Giro d'Italia preparations at this week's Tour of the Alps.
Australian Ben O'Connor earned the stage victory, with Chris Froome finishing sixth as he prepares for the Giro d'Italia.
Chris Froome will not provide daily updates and details of his anti-doping case during the Tour of the Alps.
Chris Froome's Salbutamol case heads to an anti-doping tribunal after the UCI does not accept his explanation of Vuelta finding.
Chris Froome and Team Sky are confident after previewing the cobble sectors that will feature on the ninth stage of the Tour de France.
Tour de France organizer ASO denied reports by an Australian website that it would exclude Chris Froome from the Tour.
A report indicates that ASO is prepared to exclude Chris Froome from the Tour de France if his Salbutamol case isn't resolved.
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Chris Froome faces a hors categorie legal battle and his defense strategy will be very difficult based on scientific data.
The UCI president said Chris Froome's anti-doping case is still ongoing as authorities sort through details.
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Chris Froome expected to race the Tour of the Alps next month as he continues on his sometimes-bumpy road toward the Giro d’Italia.
Team Sky is facing criticism from all angles, yet its riders are finding ways to succeed at the races, despite persistent questions.
Chris Froome (Sky) was unable to stay with the front riders on Saturday's summit finish at Tirreno-Adriatico.
Chris Froome and Team Sky face a barrage of questions over several scandals, yet racing in Tirreno gives them a measure of respite.
Chris Froome feels that David Lappartient should address concerns to him in person, not publicly via media statements.
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Froome stands by Sky despite British government report
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The director of the Tour de France is growing impatient and wants to see a final ruling on Froome's anti-doping case.
Government report states Sky, Wiggins used corticosteroids as performance enhancers prior to the 2012 Tour de France
A story claims there could be evidence that suggests the patches were ordered, not sent in error.
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Chris Froome was discreet both on and off the bike in his high-profile return to racing at the Ruta del Sol in Spain.
Chris Froome's season debut took on an added dimension this week, due to his ongoing Salbutamol case.
Some top riders, like Tim Wellens and Tony Martin disagree with Froome's contention that the peloton welcomes his return.
Chris Froome’s return to the pro peloton didn’t ruffle any feathers Wednesday at Ruta del Sol, according to the Tour champ.
The Sky rider faced an onslaught of questions before making his season debut Wednesday at the Ruta del Sol.
Team Sky focuses on bike racing at Ruta del Sol, despite the controversy surrounding Froome's pending Salbutamol case.
The Sky rider will kick off his season Wednesday at the Ruta del Sol.
Ordinarily a sleepy early season race, Ruta del Sol will draw much more attention this year as Chris Froome returns to racing.
Stage 9 of the French grand tour will feature more than 21km of pave borrowed from the Paris-Roubaix route.
The five-day race in Spain kicks of Feb. 14 and will provide a challenging route for the peloton.
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