Chris Froome at the presentation of the 2016 Tour de France (Watson)
Chris Froome wonders why people think he would start his season with the Tour Down Under, having not raced there for six years.
The Team Sky leader lands in Adelaide on Monday, the day after the Australian race finishes, causing UCI president Brian Cookson to wonder why Froome didn't ride the race.
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Brian Cookson says British Cycling has been ‘damaged’ by outsiders with ‘no real knowledge’ of cycling
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Brian Cookson says more 'heads must roll' at British Cycling as CEO leavesFormer UCI and British Cycling president says BC chair needs to take some responsibility for ‘unfortunate controversies’ in 2022
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