Speaking from the Spanish island training camp, Froome promised that "come that start line in Nice... "I'm in Gran Canaria for my first official training camp of the season," said Froome. The Ineos site had pictures of Froome in full training in bright orange training shirt alongide the promising English all-rounder Tao Geoghegan Hart. Last week Brailsford, playing his Froome cards close to his chest unveiled his Grand Tour line up from a hugely competitive Ineos roster. With regards to Froome, Brailsford said his star was "craving that big fifth win".

Source: Daily Nation January 18, 2020 13:52 UTC