Froome Looks to Extend Overall Lead in Time Trial
The 17th stage of the Tour de France has started, with riders setting off in reverse order on a hilly time trial in the Alps.
Because the overall classification is reversed for the race against the clock, this means that overall leader Chris Froome will be the last to start the undulating 32-kilometer (20-mile) route from Embrun to Chorges.
The British rider still leads Dutchman Bauke Mollema by 4 minutes, 14 seconds and main rival Alberto Contador by 4:25.
Froome and Contador had trouble on a speedy descent to Gap on Tuesday, with Contador falling and Froome swerving left to narrowly avoid him.
Froome finished second behind Tony Martin in the race's first time trial last week and will again be among the favorites.
Source: Associated Press
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