Chris Froome tackles doping questions at Sky press conference

Chris Froome, Tour de France 2013, stage nine

Chris Froome (Sky) wanted to celebrate an historic Mont Ventoux win and the Tour de France's yellow on the rest day today in Orange, but instead defended himself against doping accusations.

"I think it's quite sad that the day after the biggest victory of my life we're talking about doping," Froome said.

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