Chris Froome optimistic ahead of Tour de France: "I’m within 10 to 15 watts of where I’ve been previously"

Chris Froome's comeback is one of the stories that has been grabbing a lot of attention over the last few months, with a lot of ups-and-downs but lastly with his presence at the Tour de France confirmed.

In a video where he talked about his tenth Tour de France, he's shown a lot of confidence with his form. “I’m happy with that. If I can trust these numbers then I’m within 10 to 15 watts of where I’ve been previously. What was interesting was that I got further in comparison to other tests that I’ve done, so I’m moving faster uphill," he said.

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On the days leading up to the race Froome has lost two teammates in Daryl Impey in Omer Goldstein. They have been replaced by Guillaume Boivin who will be crucial in giving the team support for the flat days, and Guy Sagiv. Froome's goals are unsure, but the Briton is likely to at least attempt to fight for the overall classification.