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Chris Froome is a ‘definite contender’ to win a stage at La Vuelta 2022, claims Robbie McEwen

Chris Froome (Israel-Premier Tech) is a “definite contender” to win a stage at La Vuelta after his starring role on Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France in July, according to Eurosport expert Robbie McEwen. Froome produced his best performance since his horror crash in 2019 as he finished third behind Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) and Louis Meintjes (Intermarche–Wanty–Gobert Materiaux) on Stage 12 at the Tour. Ad He was tipped to push on and contend for a stage victory in France, but Covid saw him leave the race early with his focus shifting to the Vuelta.

Ineos star Tom Pidcock to compete in mountain bike event for Great Britain at European Championships

Ineos Grenadiers’ Tom Pidcock will compete for Great Britain in the mountain bike event at the 2022 European Championships in Munich. Olympic gold medallist Pidcock, 22, claimed a stunning win on Alpe d'Huez at the Tour de France last month. Ad He also won the Cyclo-cross World Championships earlier this year.

Laura Kenny left out of British team for European Championships

Dame Laura Kenny has been left out of British Cycling’s team for this week’s European Championships in Munich.

'He's been brilliant' - Geraint Thomas proved Ineos bosses wrong at Tour de France, admits Dave Brailsford

Dave Brailsford, the Ineos director of sport, has admitted that Geraint Thomas proved doubters inside the team wrong with his resurgent performance at the Tour de France. The Welsh rider entered the race having been named as one of three co-leaders for the Ineos Grenadiers, but quickly established himself as the team's best general classification hope after winning the Tour de Suisse.

Once dominant, now dominated, Ineos-Grenadiers have catch up to do after Thomas's podium

PARIS: After winning seven of eight titles from 2012-2019, Ineos-Grenadiers have been kicked out of contention since Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard seized power in brutal fashion and there is little chance that the British outfit will regain their crown in the near future.

Ferocious Tadej Pogacar wins Stage 17 as Jonas Vingegaard holds on, Geraint Thomas dropped at Tour de France

On a day that Tadej Pogacar’s stricken UAE Team Emirates threw everything but the kitchen sink at turning the tables on yellow jersey Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma), the Slovenian two-time champion moved just four seconds closer to the race summit despite beating his Danish rival to the line on the steep airstrip at Peyragudes. A thrilling Stage 17 in the Pyrenees saw Pogacar’s remaining three teammates blow the race apart on the third of four climbs before American climber Brandon McNulty set up his leader for his third win of the race.

'They've got to risk it' - Ineos Grenadiers and Geraint Thomas urged to have 'no regrets' at Tour de France

Eurosport's experts have urged Ineos Grenadiers and Geraint Thomas to have «no regrets» at the Tour de France and launch significant attacks in pursuit of glory. Ineos already boasted a clear numerical advantage over their general classification rivals — UAE Team Emirates and Jumbo-Visma — as the race reaches its business end in the Pyrenees. Ad/> There was a further boost for the team, and for Thomas, as Rafal Majka suffered a muscle tear and could not start Stage 17 for UAE Team Emirates.

Ineos, Geraint Thomas and Co. 'were hanging on by their fingernails' at Tour de France – Robbie McEwen

Ineos Grenadiers may have the numerical advantage at the Tour de France but it matters for little without the power, claims 12-time stage winner Robbie McEwen. Ineos were primed for an assault on the yellow jersey in the final week with a full quota of eight riders still in the race, while Jumbo-Visma and UAE Team Emirates have thinner support casts to guide Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar through the yellow jersey battle.

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Chris Froome is a ‘definite contender’ to win a stage at La Vuelta 2022, claims Robbie McEwen

Ineos star Tom Pidcock to compete in mountain bike event for Great Britain at European Championships

Laura Kenny left out of British team for European Championships

'He's been brilliant' - Geraint Thomas proved Ineos bosses wrong at Tour de France, admits Dave Brailsford

Once dominant, now dominated, Ineos-Grenadiers have catch up to do after Thomas's podium

Ferocious Tadej Pogacar wins Stage 17 as Jonas Vingegaard holds on, Geraint Thomas dropped at Tour de France

'They've got to risk it' - Ineos Grenadiers and Geraint Thomas urged to have 'no regrets' at Tour de France

Ineos, Geraint Thomas and Co. 'were hanging on by their fingernails' at Tour de France – Robbie McEwen