Philosophically stating that everyone’s career has some ups and downs as a recapitulation of his relatively disappointing 2014 season, Chris Froome insisted that he’s ready to resume trainings and highly motivated to meet new challenges next year.
“Looking to next year, my key goal is just returning to good condition and being at the front of a race again,” he confirmed. “That’s a really big motivation for me. Whether it’s the Tour or any other race, it’s what I love doing. I love racing and being able to compete at the front – to be with a team of guys who you enjoy being with, and who you work together well with. That’s what gets me through the winter when I’m riding those long hours on my own,” Froome told Team Sky official website.
Saying that, Team Sky leader explained that his training base – usually divided between Europe and Africa, will be strongly depended on weather conditions. Froome also revealed some details about his short holidays spent in India and Himalayas.
“As usual I’ll be based between Europe and Africa over the winter. I’ll see how it’s going and how the conditions are as that will dictate where I train.”
“I went over to India for a bit and to the Himalayas,” he explained. “It was something quite different and I really enjoyed it. After any season I think it’s important to reset and recalibrate. I’m actually really hungry to start training again and keen to get back going.”
Reflecting on his disappointing 2014 season, the 29-year old Briton tried to look at bright sides of his recent experiences, pointing out to tough lessons he had learned and to his Vuelta a Espana appearance, treated as a proof of his ability to overcome setbacks. More surprisingly, asked about the biggest highlight of the passing year, Team Sky leader mentioned opening stages of the Tour de France.
“I think there will always be ups and down in everyone’s career. That’s sport, and especially our sport. It’s full of unpredictable hurdles.”
“I’m really happy to have got through the season in good stead. The Tour was a disappointment but I’ve still got a few victories I can be happy about this year. Also finishing the Vuelta off in such a decent way, after having all the setbacks – that for me was probably more important than anything else. It means I’ll be able to go forward into next year without starting from a negative position. I can go in with a clean slate and give it my best shot.”
“I think the biggest point of the year for me were the first few stages of the Tour. Starting up there in Yorkshire was something I’ll never forget. It was massive and an incredible experience. Coming in as the previous winner and having that home support was huge. In terms of performance and satisfaction, I think the Vuelta was definitely the one. It left me with the best feeling.”
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