Cycling - Chaves faces steep learning curve on first Tour


  • Cycling
  • Friday, 30 Jun 2017

Orica GreenEdge rider Esteban Chaves of Colombia celebrates on the podium with the leader's red jersey after winning the 158.7 km (98.6 miles) 2nd stage of the Vuelta Tour of Spain cycling race from Alhaurin de la Torre to Caminito del Rey, in Ardales, southern Spain, August 23, 2015. REUTERS/Jon Nazca

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Esteban Chaves admits he is on a steep learning curve as he prepares for his Tour de France debut.

The 27-year-old Orica-Scott rider has hardly raced professionally in France, but many are predicting he can challenge the likes of champion Chris Froome and fellow-Colombian Nairo Quintana.

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