Chris Froome hints he'll race the RideLondon-Surrey Classic next weekend

In a bid to get some one-day racing under his belt before the Olympic Games, Chris Froome may start RideLondon next Sunday

Chris Froome at the Tour de France (Watson)

(Image credit: Watson)

Chris Froome revealed that he may race in Britain for the first time in over two years next Sunday, with the Tour de France champion in waiting looking to ride the RideLondon-Surrey Classic.

The Team Sky leader, who all-but secured his third Tour de France in four years on Saturday, is looking for some one-day racing practice ahead of the Rio 2016 road race on August 6.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.