Despite a lack of wins this season, Chris Froome still looks in decent shape for a fourth Tour de France titleChris Froome at the Critérium du Dauphiné (ASO/A.Broadway)Few will disagree that Richie Porte will start as favourite for the Tour de France, but that doesn't mean that Chris Froome doesn't have reason for optimism.
Froome moved up to second overall after narrowly missing out a stage victory at the Critérium du DauphinéCriterium du Dauphiné 2017 - 09/06/2017 - Etape 6 - Parc des Oiseaux - Villars-les-Dombes / La Motte-Servolex (147,5Km) - FROOME Christopher (Team SKY)Froome moved up to second overall after narrowly missing out a stage victory at the Critérium du Dauphiné
Porte managed to hold an advantage over rival Chris Froome after stage six of the Critérium du Dauphiné to take the overall leadRichie Porte managed to hold an advantage over rival Chris Froome after stage six of the Critérium du Dauphiné to take the overall lead
Danish rider edges out Richie Porte and Chris Froome in a tight sprint for the lineDanish rider edges out Richie Porte and Chris Froome in a tight sprint for the line at the Critérium du Dauphiné
The three-time Tour de France winner confirms that he hopes to have signed a new agreement with Sky before JulyChris Froome at the Critérium du Dauphiné 2017 (Sunada)The three-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome confirms that he hopes to have signed a new agreement with Sky before July