Greipel, Martin confirmed alongside Woods and Froome for Tour de France

Andre Greipel returns to the Tour de France
Andre Greipel returns to the Tour de France (Image credit: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Israel Start-Up Nation have confirmed their full Tour de France roster, with Dan Martin, veteran sprinter André Greipel, Canada’s Guillaume Boivin, and Israel’s Omer Goldstein selected alongside team leader Michael Woods and designated road captain Chris Froome. 

On Monday it was announced that Woods would lead Israel Start-Up Nation’s overall ambitions and target the yellow jersey in the Tour de France after a strong ride at the Tour de Suisse. Froome’s presence at the Tour was confirmed soon after but with the role of road captain after he conceded he was not at the level to compete for overall victory and a possible fifth Tour success. 

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