It was a nice little payday for Froome and his Team Sky team-matesChris Froome admires his trophy after winning the 2018 Giro d'ItaliaChris Froome would have woken up a very happy man on Monday morning, as he celebrated winning the 2018 Giro d'Italia and pocketing more than €240,000.
Insiders look back on a ride that will go down in the history books of Grand Tour racingChris Froome attacks on the Colle delle Finestre on stage 19 of the Giro d'ItaliaRiding solo for 80km, winning the stage and taking the pink jersey – Chris Froome's Giro d'Italia ride will stand as a reference point for years.
Froome rates his 80km solo ride as his greatest feat yetChris Froome attacks from 80km out on the Colle dell FinestereChris Froome may have five Grand Tours on his palmarès, but says that his 80km solo break on stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia was his greatest triumph yet.
Even Brailsford himself was out on the road to hand food and drink to FroomeChris Froome on the Colle delle FinestereChris Froome's spectacular 80km solo win on stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia was the result of detailed planning by Team Sky to ensure he was well fuelled.
Insiders say that attempting to win the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in one season might not be possible for most riders, but if anyone can do it Chris Froome can.Chris Froome on the podium after stage 20 of the Giro d'ItaliaAttempting to win the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in one season might not be possible for most riders, but if anyone can do it Chris Froome can.
