Thomas Voeckler plans triple-threat option for French Olympic title bid

The former yellow jersey wearer turned French national coach has a number of talented riders at his disposal

Thibaut Pinot, Romain Bardet and Julian Alaphilippe (Getty)

French national coach Thomas Voeckler is planning on using three leaders in his attempt to win the gold medal in the men's road at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck - Quick-Step), Thibaut Pinot (Groupama-FDJ) and Romain Bardet (Ag2r La Mondiale) are all already on Voeckler's team-sheet for the race that takes in the foothills of Mount Fuji, according to Ouest-France.

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