Alberto Contador: Geraint Thomas, Adam Yates have chance at Tour de France, don't count out Mark Cavendish in future

Two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador believes Geraint Thomas and Adam Yates represent the best hopes for Great Britain at this year’s edition, but warned against ruling out Mark Cavendish in future editions. Thomas and Yates are part of a three-prong attack for Ineos Grenadiers alongside Dani Martinez and the team are going to go into the race without naming an outright leader, preferring to wait to see how the race unfolds.

Ad/> Eurosport expert Contador has been speaking ahead of the 2022 edition of the race, which starts on July 1, and was asked who he felt was the best British bet for the yellow jersey. Tour de FranceTour de France team guide: Star riders, memorable moments, which French food are they?YESTERDAY AT 11:51 ''I would say Thomas or Adam Yates are the British riders with the best chance of success in the Tour,” Contador replied.

“They are both in the top 10 and have a good chance, but we know that a lot of things can happen.'” ‘We sleep like babies, we work like horses’ — Bahrain Victorious boss protests innocence Trentin out of Tour de France with Covid-19, Jumbo-Visma boss also tests positive Four wannabes and a favourite — Five riders to watch at the Giro Donne 2022 On Thomas’ win at the Tour de Suisse, Contador added: «After a win like that you get a lot of confidence that boosts your performance and motivates you to keep getting results. It's a very positive thing for Thomas, but it's not definitive.” One of the other talking points from a British perspective is the absence of Cavendish.