Live in Southampton? Head down to the University to ride with Chris Froome this afternoon

Froome offering the chance to ride with him at 3pm this afternoon in the south coast city, meeting at the University of Southampton

Chris Froome wins stage four of the 2016 Jayco Herald Sun Tour

(Image credit: Watson)

Live in Southampton? Well if you're quick you could go and have a ride with a two-time Tour de France champion this afternoon.

Chris Froome - off the back of receiving his OBE from Prince William at Buckingham Palace on Friday - is down at the University of Southampton's wind tunnel, presumably dialling in his time trial position ahead of the Tour de France, but is now offering the chance for local riders to have a spin with him.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).