"We are thrilled to have Tour de France champion Chris Froome riding for Team Sky at this year's RideLondon-Surrey Classic," purred Bennett. LONDON - Britain's newly-crowned three-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome will return to the saddle next Sunday with a final warm-up for the Olympics in Rio. Froome will ride in the road race and the time-trial in Rio and try to emulate compatriot Bradley Wiggins' Tour and Olympic double from four years ago. "His performance over the last three weeks has enthralled the country and we are proud Chris has chosen the Classic as his last race before Rio. "Now British fans have the chance to watch him in action and cheer on the man who has achieved the incredible feat of three Tour de France wins.

Source: Bangkok Post July 25, 2016 14:03 UTC