Sir Bradley Wiggins says he convinced Team Sky not to drop Chris Froome in 2011

The first British Tour de France winner responds after Froome said he struggled to trust him

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Sir Bradley Wiggins convinced Team Sky not to drop Chris Froome in 2011, the retired pro has revealed.

Britain’s first Tour de France winner Wiggins said team boss Sir Dave Brailsford approached him to say they were considering letting Froome go for the 2012 season.

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