Brailsford: The criticism spurred us towards Tour de France success

Chris Froome and Sky manager David Brailsford celebrate in Paris

Chris Froome and Sky manager David Brailsford celebrate in Paris (Image credit: Getty Images)

Standing on the Champs Élysées as the podium was wheeled out, there was no doubting Dave Brailsford was one of the happiest people in attendance of the Tour de France’s 21st and final stage for 2015. The Team Sky boss has now overseen three Tour de France victories in the last four editions of the race with Chris Froome claiming the 2015 edition 1:12 ahead of Nairo Quintana (Movistar).

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