The Brit feels on track for his Tour de France defence after missing out on a podium spot at the DauphinéChris Froome on stage seven of the Critérium du DauphinéChris Froome says that he is on track for his Tour de France defence despite missing out on a podium spot at the Dauphiné after an aggressive final stage.
What did we gather from the Tour de France warm-up? The Critérium du Dauphiné provided a week of great racing with an unexpected victory in Jakob Fuglsang, but didn't tell us who is favourite for the Tour.
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.
Catch-up with the action from stage eight of the Critérium du DauphinéCriterium du Dauphine 2017 - 11/06/2017 - Etape 8 - Albertville / Plateau de Solaison (115km) - Passage du peloton à FlumetCatch-up with the action from stage eight of the Critérium du Dauphiné
The Dane also won the final stage after attacking from a lead group with 7.3km remaining on the final climbJakob Fuglsang won the final stage and the overall of the Critérium du Dauphiné after attacking from a lead group with 7.3km remaining on the final climb
