Froome dreams of one last Tour de France before retirement

LONDON: Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome remains undeterred by age and injury as he envisions competing in cycling’s greatest race one last time. The British rider, now 39 and soon to be 40, has expressed his ambition to return to the Tour de France before retiring from a career that has already left a lasting mark on the sport.

With one year remaining on his contract with Israel-Premier Tech, Froome shared his aspirations in a recent interview with Spanish daily Marca. “It’s not crazy to think that I can return to the Tour,” said Froome, who claimed Tour de France titles in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017. “I keep dreaming about it. I still don’t know what my schedule will be for next year.”

Though he has been far from his prime since a serious 2019 crash at the Criterium du Dauphine that nearly ended his career, Froome remains undaunted. His goal is not just to compete but to participate in a Grand Tour once more. “My challenge is to try to run in a big one again,” he said, indicating that his 2025 plans could take shape at the upcoming team training camp.

Having won a total of seven Grand Tours, Froome’s journey back to elite competition may be challenging, but his unwavering determination is a testament to his status as one of cycling’s greats. Whether or not he will line up at the Tour de France again remains to be seen, but Froome’s dream to do so keeps his fans hopeful for a memorable comeback.