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Froome's tribute to team mates

Chris Froome has paid tribute to his Team Sky team mates for their part in his Tour de France victory. He also told ITV News next year's Tour, which starts in Yorkshire, "is going to be massive" and "an exciting element."

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Tour de France winner receives royal message

Chris Froome takes to the podium after winning the Tour de France. Credit: Tim Ireland/PA Wire

The Queen has sent a private message to Chris Froome congratulating him on winning the Tour de France, Buckingham Palace announced today.

The Kenyan-born Briton won the 100th edition of the famous race on Sunday to become the second British rider to win in consecutive years after Sir Bradley Wiggins' triumph in 2012.

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