Froome still aiming for podium, but will work to secure yellow for ThomasGeraint Thomas rides ahead of Chris Froome on stage 17 of the 2018 Tour de FranceChris Froome says he will support Team Sky team-mate Geraint Thomas to a Tour de France win after struggling and losing time on the explosive stage 17.
Thomas now leads by nearly two minutes Geraint Thomas crosses the line on stage 17 of the 2018 Tour de FranceNairo Quintana took victory on the 65km stage 17 of the 2018 Tour de France, on a day where Geraint Thomas extended his lead at the top of the GC.
Recap the live updates from Tour de France 2018 stage 1725 July 2018
105th Tour de France
Stage 17 : Bagneres-de-Luchon - Saint-Lary-Soulan
QUINTANA Nairo Alexander (COL) Movistar, at Col du Portet
Photo : Yuzuru SUNADARecap the live updates from Tour de France 2018 stage 17
Quick-Step Floors riders also had to limp onto podium to receive the combativity prizePhilippe Gilbert battles to the finish on stage 16 of the Tour de FranceAlthough he has now been forced to abandon, Philippe Gilbert still finished stage 16 of the Tour de France after a heavy crash saw him break his knee cap.