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“He can talk about his bike position until the cows come home”: Chris Froome’s bike set-up “oversight” claims slammed as “illogical” by team boss

“Does it sound logical that somebody who was winning seven grand tours is claiming that his saddle position is off by a centimetre? Does that sound credible?” Israel-Premier Tech owner Sylvan Adams said

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 17:20

Why the 20mph zone time trial ban could be the “tip of the iceberg” for British racing + Chris Froome’s bike set-up mystery explained

Will 20mph speed limits spell the death of Britain’s venerable time trialling scene? We ask solicitor Jonty Gordon, while bike fitter Luke Craddock dissects one of cycling’s great unanswered questions: What is going on with Chris Froome’s bike?

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 15:53

“What a load of BS”: Former pro ridicules Chris Froome’s claim that bike set-up was “centimetres” off from Tour-winning position; Tour of Britain organisers “in discussion with lawyers” over British Cycling contract termination + more on the live blog

The middle of the week is looming large, and Ryan Mallon’s here with all the latest cycling updates (and maybe a few silly saddles) on your Wednesday live blog

Wed, Nov 08, 2023 10:01

Not so marginal losses: Chris Froome reveals recent bike set-up was “centimetres” apart from Team Sky days due to “oversight”

“I took my old bike and found very big discrepancies between my positions… We’re not talking millimetres,” the Israel-Premier Tech rider said

Sun, Nov 05, 2023 17:47

2023 Bike at Bedtime Chris Froome Factor O2 VAM – 4

Check out Chris Froome’s 2024 Factor O2 VAM

Four-time Tour de France winner will be racing on Factor’s lightweight road bike in a special-edition finish... with disc brakes, of course

Sun, Oct 29, 2023 21:45

“I believe he will”: Chris Froome confident “special” Mark Cavendish will break Tour de France stage wins record

The four-time Tour de France winner has also once again asserted his own personal ambition to return to the race in 2024, saying he was plagued by bike position issues after leaving Ineos

Tue, Oct 10, 2023 12:19

Chris Froome Tour de France 2022 (ASO / Pauline Ballet)

Chris Froome “absolutely not value for money”, says Israel-Premier Tech co-owner

“Chris isn’t a PR tool, he’s supposed to be our leader at the Tour de France and he’s not even here,” said team boss Sylvan Adams, who added that Froome is currently riding like a “pedestrian domestique”

Fri, Jul 14, 2023 11:36

Chris Froome “let down” by Tour de France snub, blames “frustrating” equipment issues

The four-time winner once again expressed disappointment at his omission by Israel-Premier Tech, saying his "only real chance to show myself" was hit by mechanical issues

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 11:26

Chris Froome blames “equipment” after being left for Tour de France, insists he will race in next year’s race

The four-time Tour champion claimed his bike set-up prevented him from performing at his best so far this year, after Israel Premier Tech announced its lineup

Fri, Jun 23, 2023 11:56

Chris Froome disc brake wheel change screenshot 1 – via Instagram Reels

Fed up Froome denounces disc brake wheels on Instagram Reel

The four-time Tour de France champ insinuated that his recent Tour du Rwanda woes were down to slow disc brake wheel changes

Mon, Feb 27, 2023 21:01