How is Chris Froome actually doing? Officially, the four-time Tour de France winner has not yet announced the end of his career, but it increasingly looks like the 40-year-old Brit has ridden his final kilometers as a pro. However, we still have to wait for clarification.
The four-time Tour winner was present Wednesday evening at the presentation of the route for the upcoming Vuelta a España. The Brit was even invited onto the stage to watch a compilation video of his two victories in the Vuelta in 2011 and 2017.
He was then asked about his future. The once highly successful Grand Tour rider had previously been told he could not stay with NSN Cycling Team, the former Israel-Premier Tech. Is this the moment for Froome to hang up his racing shoes?
"I’m not ready yet to talk about my plans, but when the time comes, I will definitely let everyone know," Sporza quotes the Kenya-born Brit. Froome is still recovering from a serious training accident. On Tuesday, he underwent a third surgery. "In recent months, I have been in and out of hospitals. I only got out yesterday, so my focus is on recovery."
"In a few months, I'll have more news"
When asked if he has already made a decision about his future, he remains reserved. "People will know soon enough. When exactly? "In the coming months. Literally, I just got out of the hospital, so it’s about getting back on my feet. I have a pretty good idea, but I’m not quite ready to announce it yet. In a few months, I’ll share more news."
