Originally Posted by
gear
I had a hard time explaining to a friend (who doesn't follow pro cycling) how the team mate of the guy winning the race is the strongest rider in the race. Froome will have have fun picking his new contract and team for next year, cha-ching!
Froome signed a new three-year contract with Sky after the Vuelta. That doesn't make it impossible for him to move, but Sky pay better than pretty much anyone else at the moment, which is why they have such a super-strong bunch of domestiques.
It's actually quite usual for the up-and coming star to support a rider weaker than himself. Think Riis and Ulrich, for example. Froome's time will come.