Team Sky has announced its lineup for the 2017 Tour de France, which starts in Dusseldorf on Saturday 1st July. Team leader Chris Froome will be seeking a fourth Tour de France win and a third straight Tour victory, having previously won the 2013, 2015 and 2016 editions of the race.
Froome will be joined in the Team Sky lineup by Sergio Henao, Vasil Kiryienka, Christian Knees, Michal Kwiatkowski, Mikel Landa, Mikel Nieve, Luke Rowe and Geraint Thomas
“The Tour de France is a special race and it would just be incredible to win it for a fourth time,” Froome said. “Aiming for that fourth victory has given me a lot of motivation.
“To me, each Tour tells a different story. Every Tour is a different battle in terms of getting that Yellow Jersey and then trying to hold on to it.
“We’re ready as a team and I can’t wait for the Tour to start now. Honestly, I just love it. It’s a feeling that you don’t get from any other race.”
Team Principal, Dave Brailsford, said: “We’re really looking forward to the Tour. Chris is in good shape and he’s ready for it. To win the Tour once is a huge achievement, but to win it a fourth time would be remarkable.
“We’ve selected a strong and experienced lineup who will support him, and we’ll be looking to use the strength of the team to our advantage.”
Team Sky line-up
Chris Froome
Sergio Henao
Vasil Kiryienka
Christian Knees
Michal Kwiatkowski
Mikel Landa
Mikel Nieve
Luke Rowe
Geraint Thomas
