D-Mike Posted October 22, 2012 Share Interesting development in Team Sky. Here is the article from Supersport's website. Froome probably deserves the opportunity to lead Team Sky for the 2013 Tour Chris Froome has hinted he could be given the nod as the leading rider for Team Sky's tilt at the Tour de France next year while defending champion Bradley Wiggins focuses on the Giro d'Italia. Froome was confined to a supporting role to help Wiggins clinch Britain's first win in the Tour in July, but he appeared frustrated at having to wait for Wiggins in some mountain stages before eventually finishing runner-up. Team Sky head coach Shane Sutton has already suggested Wiggins should focus on winning the Giro d'Italia and the Tour of Spain next year. Wiggins, 32, is looking to win all three Grand Tours before retiring and the 2013 Tour de France is likely to favour top climbers such as Froome, Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck. "I do not know yet if I will be able to ride two big Tours," the 27-year-old Froome told L'Equipe on Monday. "I will only be able to seek one win and I have the Tour in mind. I think Bradley could be (the leader) on the Giro d'Italia and me on the Tour," he added. "But we still have to wait for next year's programs and talk about this with the managers." Froome believes he could have won the Tour this year had he not been serving as Wiggins' lieutenant. "I am still convinced that I could have won," he added."But everything was clear within the team and I tried my best to do my job. I was not the chosen leader." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted November 8, 2012 Share maybe he was driving the van that took wiggo out :::B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camerons Posted November 8, 2012 Share How long until we read the headline "Chris Froome bust"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squier Posted November 8, 2012 Share It's a good strategy for Sky. Bagging two out of the three Grand Tours will be awesome for the team. (and if they keep Wiggo out of the Tour he might even have a shot at the Vuelta). Although, Froome will have a fight on his hands. The Tour will is going to be a helluva lot more competitve than it was this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad006 Posted November 8, 2012 Share How long until we read the headline "Chris Froome bust"? I went to school with Chris and we rode together. That boytjie cannot feel pain.... I hope we never have to read that title ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted November 8, 2012 Share https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/122360-tour-de-france-2013/page__st__80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajohnston Posted November 9, 2012 Share That would be great! He completely out rode Wiggins (except for TT) and he had to wait for him on the climbs. Should def be a thrilling 100th DTF next year, especially with the final stage being ridden at night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Drew Posted November 9, 2012 Share maybe he was driving the van that took wiggo out :::B I have to confess, this thought crossed my mind yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted November 9, 2012 Share Interesting development in Team Sky. Here is the article from Supersport's website. Froome probably deserves the opportunity to lead Team Sky for the 2013 TourI hope his form is the same as this years tour. lots can happen in 365 days. he was also too tired to produce the goods at the Vuelta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted November 9, 2012 Share How long until we read the headline "Chris Froome bust"? Lovely to meet pessimistic people on forums Why the hell would he get bust Edited January 7, 2013 by Dangle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted November 10, 2012 Share The latest issue of Procycling has an interesting interview with AC in which he says that while Wiggins is a formidable rider deserving of respect he regards Froome as the biggest threat in the 2013 TDF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 10, 2012 Share Stage 19 of Next Year’s Tour: 204km in total Km 33,5 - Col du Glandon 21,6 kilometre-long climb at 5,1% Km 83,5 - Col de la Madeleine 19,2 kilometre-long climb at 7,9% Km 143 - Col de Tamié 8,6 kilometre-long climb at 6,2% Km 165 - Col de l’Épine 6,1 kilometre-long climb at 7,6% Km 191,5 - Col de la Croix Fry 11,3 kilometre-long climb at 7% Edited November 10, 2012 by Puncheur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted November 10, 2012 Share And to just add a note here. Despite the doping scandals and all that has been said the prospect of Froome and Contador going at it in theTDF gives me goods flesh. I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted November 10, 2012 Share If this is true then it is great! Will be so happy for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pista Posted November 10, 2012 Share Looking forward to le Tour 2013... Would be great if he won the 100th Tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted November 10, 2012 Share He will be ripping up the streets of Joburg again soon. "Migrating south for the winter with my @bikeboxalan. Some long, hot rides at altitude coming up!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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