Guiding Chris Froome to yellow remains the team's objectiveGeraint Thomas receives the yellow jersey after winning stage one of the Tour de FranceTeam Sky will continue to use Geraint Thomas as planned at the Tour de France after the Welshman took yellow in the opening time trial in Düsseldorf.
Froome looked much stronger in the opening time of Tour de France than he has done in previous races against the clock this season1 July 2017
104th Tour de France
Stage 01 : Dusseldorf - Dusseldorf ITT
FROOME Christopher (GBR) Sky
Photo : Yuzuru SUNADAChris Froome looked much stronger in the opening time of Tour de France than he has done in previous races against the clock this season
Dave Brailsford dismisses comments that Chris Froome and Team Sky have turned up to the Tour de France looking 'vulnerable'Geraint Thomas receives the yellow jersey after winning stage one of the 2017 Tour de FranceDave Brailsford dismisses comments that Chris Froome and Team Sky have turned up to the Tour de France looking 'vulnerable'
A wet and wild day in Düsseldorf ended better for some than othersGeraint Thomas on stage one of the 2017 Tour de France. Photo: Yuzuru SunadaA wet and wild day in Düsseldorf ended better for some than others on the first day of the 2017 Tour de France
Porte finishes 35 seconds down on Froome, and 45 seconds behind stage winner Geraint ThomasTour de France 2017 - 01/07/2017 - Etape 1 - Düsseldorf / Düsseldorf (14km CLM) - Allemagne - Richie PORTE (BMC RACING TEAM)Richie Porte conceded time on the opening stage of the Tour de France, admitting that he was 'petrified' of crashing in the wet conditions in Düsseldorf.
