Nairo Quintana: 'Chris Froome is still the favourite for the Tour de France'

Movistar rider says that there are a number of riders who could challenge Froome for yellow

Chris Froome (Team Sky) battles Nairo Quintana (Movistar) on stage nine of the 2016 Tour de France

(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Despite a disappointing fourth place at the Critérium du Dauphiné, Chris Froome is still favourite to win the Tour de France according to Nairo Quintana.

Quintana, who finished second behind Froome in 2013 and 2015, and third in 2016, said that the Brit was still the favourite to take yellow even if other riders were riding well.

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