Bernard Hinault calls on Tour de France riders to strike over Chris Froome's participation

Hinault hits out at Froome again as he prepares to target a fifth Tour title

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French cycling great Bernard Hinault has called on the Tour de France to strike over Chris Froome's planned participation in the race starting July 7 from Vendée.

Hinault already spoke strongly against Froome over his Vuelta a España asthma drug result. Froome tested above the allowed limit for salbutamol on the way to winning the 2017 Vuelta. The case is ongoing and meanwhile, the Brit is free to race

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