Froome makes the cut as Israel-Premier Tech announce Tour de France squad

OULENSSOUSECHALLENS SWITZERLAND APRIL 28 Christopher Froome of United Kingdom and Team Israel Premier Tech during the team presentation prior to the 75th Tour De Romandie 2022 Stage 2 a 1682km stage from challens to challens TDR2022 on April 28 2022 in OulenssousEchallens Switzerland Photo by Dario BelingheriGetty Images
Christopher Froome (Israel-Premier Tech) (Image credit: Getty Images)

Chris Froome will head back to the Tour de France this year, the four-time winner having made the Israel-Premier Tech squad for the race.

He'll be joined in France by team leaders Michael Woods and Jakob Fuglsang as the Israel-Premier Tech squad aim to add a Tour de France stage win to previous victories at the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España.

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Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

Season highlights from the 2024 season include reporting from Paris-Roubaix –  'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix – and the Tour de France – 'Disbelief', gratitude, and family – Mark Cavendish celebrates a record-breaking Tour de France sprint win.