Chris Froome raises conflict of interest concerns over extreme weather delegate at Tour de Romandie

Chris Froome isn't particularly happy that the Rider's Association has nominated the brother of the race organiser to represent them at the Tour de Romandie in the case of extreme weather

Photo: Twitter/Marko Dzalo

Wet roads, snow and almost freezing conditions will be what greet the first riders off at the Tour de Romandie prologue on Tuesday afternoon and Chris Froome isn't too impressed with the person chosen to represent riders by the rider's association (CPA).

David Chassot was announced as the CPA's delegate for the Tour de Romandie, the man who will represent riders if the extreme weather protocol was brought into action.

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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.