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.
On this week's podcast we analyze Team Ineos Grenadiers' decision to leave Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas at home during the 2020 Tour de France. Also, we complete our analysis of the race's top contenders for yellow.
From Anquetil to Indurain, every rider who won four Tour titles went on to win a fifth.
Team Ineos Grenadiers will be all-in for Bernal at this year's Tour. Will the team's new generation of talent hold off Jumbo-Visma?
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How many masters racers do you know who can bring the Giro d'Italia to new countries?
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This week we analyze the Tour de France contenders, and break down the action from the Critérium du Dauphiné.
Moves eliminate risk of Tour squabbling, and opens up Ineos for possible grand tour sweep.
Brailsford’s recruitment effort to rebuild the team paying off as Thomas, Froome shunted to side.
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Has Ineos backed the right leaders for the Tour? Is this a fitting send-off for Chris Froome? What's next for Geraint Thomas?
Former Tour de France champions left off Ineos' start sheet as team moves to rally around Egan Bernal in yellow jersey defense.
Chris Froome on simmer as team delays final decision.
Bernal finished stage 3 of the Criterium du Dauphiné in 14th place and dropped to seventh position in the overall.
Chris Froome was again dropped from the main field on Thursday's second stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné. Yet Froome said he's confident about starting the upcoming Tour de France.
The summit finish on Thursday's stage 2 of the Critérium du Dauphiné was packed with action. It also gave us some takeaways as we look to the Tour de France.
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The Colombian rider says that building form and cohesion ahead of the Tour are the most important outcomes at the Critérium du Dauphiné.
Canadian climber to act superdomestique for Froome and lead team's monument ambitions.
With every team's Tour de France leader set to line up at this week's mountainous Dauphiné, there will be plenty to look out for.
Jumbo-Visma dominates Tour de L'Ain, revealing Ineos has wrinkles to iron before Tour de France.
Jumbo-Visma struck early blow in pre-Tour match-up with Team Ineos at Tour de L'Ain on Friday.
Leading Tour favorites squaring off for the first time in months with Grand Colombier at center-stage.
Team continues to bolster its lineup for next season in anticipation of arrival of four-time Tour-winner Chris Froome.
The promising Norwegian will join Chris Froome in 2021 as the team expands its GC base.
Bernal takes control as speculation ramps up about Froome's Tour prospects.
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome ceded five minutes to Bernal and sits in 32nd place.
Pro cycling returns with a busy week that includes Milano-Torino, the Tour of Poland, Milano-Sanremo, and other major events.
Pinot caught up in late crash in first French race since Paris-Nice.
Four-stage French race starting Saturday draws packed lineup as Tour de France preparations get underway.
Route d'Occitanie, Tour de l'Ain and Criterium du Dauphine pack serious climbing test for those targeting the yellow jersey.
Team tech guru questions Froome's chances after serious injury.
Irishman sees only upside to grand tour star joining him at Israel Start-Up Nation.
Dutch team content with its homegrown talent.
Fred Dreier explains why he's changing his longtime rooting interest this year and finally backing Chris Froome at the Tour de France.
Colombian Tour champion pledges to play team game but maintains ambition of defending his yellow jersey this summer.
Thomas, Rowe understand Froome's move to a team set to be built around him as future staffers relish impact he may have at Israeli outfit.
Timing, money and ambition add up to momentous transfer.
Mitchelton-Scott sport director says Froome's no guarantee to start Tour as speculation heats up.
Chris Froome is leaving Team Ineos for Israel Start-Up Nation, and we have opinions on the transfer. Plus, Magnus Sheffield talks U.S. junior devo in the age of COVID-19.
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It's all business at Ineos as altitude camp puts final touches on form ahead of August return to racing.
French directors believe tensions in Team Ineos could open opportunities for rivals to exploit.
Zabel latest in recent contract extensions as team builds balanced roster, with Van Avermaet the next target.
André Greipel and Freddy Ovett relishing prospect at arrival of four-time Tour champion to Israel Start-Up Nation.
Ineos confirms Froome will start the Tour and retain co-leadership role, sparking potential for team politics and rivalries.
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More support riders, new sponsors likely in wake of blockbuster transfer.
Team Ineos may stay at top, but expect different dynamics from newly confident teams, says Mitchelton-Scott director.
Chris Froome's move to Israel Start-Up Nation is the biggest transfer news in recent years. What does it mean for Ineos, Froome and his new Israeli team? Let's roundtable!
Can Chris Froome's new battery of gear help him when he joins Israel-Start Up Nation in 2021? It's certainly possible. Here's how.
The implications of Froome's big move will only fuel hype and anticipation in buildup toward Tour de France.
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Four-time Tour winner set to join Israel Start-Up Nation in 2021 with open-ended deal.
Grand tour star to leave Team Ineos for Israel Start-Up Nation at close of season.
Colombian Tour de France champion responds to allegations of tension within Team Ineos.
23 men's and 17 women's pro teams line up for virtual race; mass participation event and virtual Ventoux course also confirmed.
Vasseur said that the team leaders would have two paths to the Tour — one for sprinters and punchers, and one for climbers.
Welshman confident that team's tried-and-tested 'let the road decide' approach will work at this summer's Tour.
Colombian promises to light up the race in his yellow jersey defense this summer.
Deceuninck-Quick-Step nearly taken over by Sylvan Adams in 2018, describes Froome as 'not worth the investment.'
The Times reports that Ineos will not match an offer, opening the door for a possible early exit.
Team boss Denk confident in homegrown talent, warns that coronavirus could see shrinking budgets and salaries across the peloton.
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Dutchman reflects on his unhappy spell with Team Sunweb; Jumbo-Visma maps out two Alpine training camps before season restart.
Doubling up the Vuelta a España and Tour de France an ideal solution for riders looking to maximize race days in condensed calendar.
French legend suggests Froome should leave Ineos if not given team support, controversial rouleur Moscon confirms a classics focus for remainder of season.
Chris Froome will race several celebrities on Zwift as part of a fundraising event on June 7.
World Bicycle Day, now in its third year, intends to spread awareness of the multiple benefits of cycling.
Froome suggests he will be riding Tour de France with Team Ineos; travel concerns eased for Bernal and other Colombians.
Contador believes Froome should only consider leaving Ineos after he has tested his legs against teammate Egan Bernal.
Colombian's schedule for the season is still yet to be confirmed, but that's not stopping him from yearning after a yellow jersey.
Will Chris Froome be leaving Team Ineos? If so, where does he go, and will he continue to succeed? Has the coronavirus torched the transfer market? Let's roundtable!
Contador cites Bernal, Froome, Quintana as Tour favorites, Belgian coach thinks Evenepoel will light up his first grand tour.
Five Ineos riders in top-10 of highest-earning pros, with Froome and Thomas placed second and third.
Basque rider sees leadership role at Bahrain-McLaren as lifetime opportunity, though threat of Froome's arrival could throw spanner in works.
In this week's episode we discuss Chris Froome's potential departure from Team Ineos. We also hear from Keegan Swenson about his Everesting record.
Ecuadorian reveals last year's fractious team dynamics extended beyond battles between Landa, Quintana and Valverde.
NTT manager confirms he's had no contact with Froome, but sees a 'crowded' Ineos going into 2020 Tour de France.
Competing on Italian courses that mimic the Stelvio and Tucson countryside, the startlist has all the firepower of a grand tour.