CHRIS FROOME WILL reclaim the Tour de France title on Sunday after ending the penultimate stage at the top of the general classification.
The Team Sky rider valiantly kept touch with closest rival Nairo Quintana of Movistar on today’s approach to Alpe d’Huez, eventually finishing one minute and 20 seconds behind the determined Colombian in a thrilling finish.
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With only the traditional procession to Paris to come, Froome’s lead of just over a minute in the general classification is enough to all but assure him of a second Tour crown.
Froome, who’ll become the first British rider to win the Tour twice, last secured the yellow jersey in 2013 but his defence of the title came to a heartbreaking end as he crashed out last year.
His route back to glory has not been without its setbacks. The Kenya-born rider has been plagued in recent weeks by accusations of doping — vehemently denied by Froome and Team Sky.
Froome also claims to have been spat on and had urine thrown in his face during the 21-stage race, but he showed tremendous grit and determination to deny Quintana a dramatic victory.
Thibaut Pinot won stage 20 by 18 seconds from Quintana.
Chris Froome will make history tomorrow by winning his second Tour de France
CHRIS FROOME WILL reclaim the Tour de France title on Sunday after ending the penultimate stage at the top of the general classification.
The Team Sky rider valiantly kept touch with closest rival Nairo Quintana of Movistar on today’s approach to Alpe d’Huez, eventually finishing one minute and 20 seconds behind the determined Colombian in a thrilling finish.
With only the traditional procession to Paris to come, Froome’s lead of just over a minute in the general classification is enough to all but assure him of a second Tour crown.
Froome, who’ll become the first British rider to win the Tour twice, last secured the yellow jersey in 2013 but his defence of the title came to a heartbreaking end as he crashed out last year.
His route back to glory has not been without its setbacks. The Kenya-born rider has been plagued in recent weeks by accusations of doping — vehemently denied by Froome and Team Sky.
Froome also claims to have been spat on and had urine thrown in his face during the 21-stage race, but he showed tremendous grit and determination to deny Quintana a dramatic victory.
Thibaut Pinot won stage 20 by 18 seconds from Quintana.
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