Froome: Things are looking good for the Tour de France

2013 champion confident ahead of Tour de France after stealing victory at the Critérium du Dauphiné on the final stage

Chris Froome after winning the 2015 Dauphine Libere on the final stage.

(Image credit: Watson)

Chris Froome (Team Sky) says that despite not hitting the imperious form he had in 2013, his build-up to the Tour de France has left him feeling confident ahead of his campaign to take a second Tour title.

And that confidence seems well founded after taking two consecutive stages at the Critérium du Dauphiné and ousting Tejay van Garderen (BMC) from the top spot overall on the final day in a masterclass of climbing.

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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).