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Porte says that behind the scenes Sky will be thinking that Froome will win yellow20 July 2016
103rd Tour de France
Stage 17 : Berne - Finhaut-Emosson
PORTE Richie (AUS) BMC
FROOME Christopher (GBR) Sky, Maillot Jaune, at Finhaut-Emosson
Photo : Yuzuru SUNADAWith the Tour de France just two days away, Richie Porte has dismissed suggestions by Froome and Team Sky that he is the favourite to win the yellow jersey.
The Australian will ride at least through 2018 with the American team refusing to reveal length of contractRichie Porte.Richie Porte will ride at least through 2018 with the BMC refusing to reveal length of contract
American team reveals the eight riders who will look to help Porte to yellowRohan Dennis at the front of the BMC Racing train at the Tour de SuisseBMC Racing have revealed the riders to help Richie Porte at the Tour de France, but Rohan Dennis is not among them after deciding he was short of form.
