PARIS (AP) Some riders to watch at the Tour de France, which starts on Saturday in Duesseldorf, Germany:
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CHRIS FROOME
Age: 32
The defending champion in France, Froome is looking for a fourth overall victory and to become the first man since Miguel Indurain to win at least three straight titles.
The Team Sky leader had a very light racing schedule this year and has yet to claim his first win this season.
Froome was not in top form at the Criterium du Dauphine, the traditional warm-up race before the Tour, but that might just be a sign he will peak during the Tour.