Britain's Chris Froome celebrates as he crosses the finish line in the 156.5 km eighth and last stage of the 67th edition of the Dauphine Criterium cycling race in France. - AFP
MODANE VALFREJUS, France (Reuters) - Chris Froome was impressive at the Criterium du Dauphine, which he won on Sunday after claiming the last two stages, but the Briton refuses to be considered as the main favourite for the Tour de France.
The Team Sky rider was a cut above American Tejay van Garderen, second overall, as well as Tour defending champion Vincenzo Nibali and world number one Alejandro Valverde.
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