Chris Froome 'not taking anything for granted' with star-studded Critérium du Dauphiné field

Team Sky rider chasing a record fourth victory

Chris Froome, Richie Porte and Alberto Contador in action during Stage six of the 2016 Critérium du Dauphiné

(Image credit: Watson)

Chris Froome (Team Sky) says that he faces a tougher challenge than ever before to win the Critérium du Dauphiné as he goes in search of a record fourth victory in the vital Tour de France warm-up race.

Froome headlines a star-studded start list, and will be challenged by the likes of Richie Porte (BMC Racing), Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo), Romain Bardet (Ag2r La Mondiale), Fabio Aru (Astana), and Esteban Chaves (Orica-Scott).

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