Froome

The French great Bernard Hinault believes Chris Froome could target a sweep of all three Grand Tours next year -- a feat previously assumed to be mission impossible in cycling.

Chris Froome joined the cycling greats as he secured his first Vuelta a Espana victory, becoming the first rider since 1978 to win the Tour de France and Vuelta in the same season.

British cyclist Chris Froome has extended his lead in La Vuelta a Espana while Belgian Sander Armee took victory on Stage 18.

Briton's Chris Froome has suffered a setback in the Vuelta a Espana, losing ground to chief rival Vincenzo Nibali in the race's greulling 17th stage.

Briton Chris Froome has held on to the red jersey extending his lead after the fifth stage of the Vuelta A Espana.

Chris Froome put on a near-perfect performance to claim his fourth Tour de France and move within one title of cycling's greatest.

Reigning champion Chris Froome wasted no time flexing his muscles at the Tour de France as he powered to sixth place in a treacherous opening stage.