Froome out of TdF after bad crash..
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-...tures/11204756
during a training ride, he's hit a wall at 60km/h! fractured femur, elbow and ribs. ouch. hope he recovers.
Thomas will no doubt get GC honours from the outset now.
Just on this team, not sure if anyone was aware that Sky pulled the pin on cycling late last year I think. Unlike other sponsors, Sky actually owned the team, and was responsible for all the contracts etc. There was a lot of questions over what would happen to the team, and if the contracts would become void, but they have had a saviour in the form of a Chemical company called Ineos. They have taken on the team and will honour all contracts etc. There is also a scary rumour that the budget could actually increase, even though Sky was already over double any other team.
https://www.ineos.com/news/shared-ne...-de-yorkshire/
TdF kicks off in 3 weeks. Many riders currently riding in the Du Dauphine which is on SBS at the moment.
https://www.criterium-du-dauphine.fr/en/