The inevitable march of time. Nothing to do for Chris Froome and the combination with the Tour de France 2024 will not take place. The formation of the Israel-Premier Tech which will take part in the Grande Boucle, which is scheduled to start next Saturday in Florence. The Grand Départ is once again bereft of those who knew how to carry the symbol of primacy to the end in four circumstances.
A decision that is not a surprise since the condition of the 39-year-old Briton is not extraordinary and it is clear that Froome is in the downward spiral of his career. In addition to the “white Kenyan”, the Belgian will not be at the start of the Tour Dylan Teuns. A choice that not many expected.
It will be there in its place Stephen Willians, capable of making the difference on the steepest climbs, as happened to him in the 2024 edition of the Freccia Vallone. A team that will also have the experience of the Danish climber among its ranks Jakob Fuglsang and the German’s fast pedals Pascal Ackermann who will want to be ready in the sprint finishes of this Tour.
The Canadian Derek Geea surprise third in the recent Tour of Dauphiné, will try to carve out a leading role in the Grande Boucle as regards the general classification.
