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Saxo Bank-Tinkoff have named the team line-up that Alberto Contador hopes will help him to regain the Tour de France title.

Chris Froome is in discussions over an extension to his Team Sky contract in a deal which could have implications for Sir Bradley Wiggins.

Andy Schleck will lead RadioShack Leopard Trek's Tour de France challenge.

Stephen Roche has backed Chris Froome to thrive in the 100th Tour de France as the Team Sky rider seeks to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins.

Chris Froome believes he is ready to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion and has backed his Team Sky colleague to respond.