Chris Froome and Alberto Contador both had near misses on the descent into Gap but the Briton retained his overall lead on stage 16 of the 100th Tour de France.

Chris Froome was looking forward to going racing again at the 100th Tour de France today after a rest day in which his patience finally began to crack in the face of more doping questions.

Chris Froome was unable to savour his historic victory atop Mont Ventoux as he continued to face questions about doping during yesterday’s rest day at the 100th Tour de France.

The organisers of the 100th Tour de France came under fire after the first stage of the showpiece event ended in chaos in Bastia.