After declaring that he felt
Chris Froome was not value for his salary, Israel-Premier Tech owner Sylvan Adams reiterated his criticism of the four-time Tour de France winner but defended the team's reputation of hiring veteran riders in an interview with Cyclingnews.
"I think even Chris would admit that he cannot be considered a GC contender. He hasn't had any results in three years to speak of. He had one exciting stage on the Alpe d'Huez at the Tour last summer, but that's been pretty much it."