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If Froome had been in the UK, then he most likely would have gone through the track system as under 18, got a medal or two, then make transition into road, with a more consistent show of results.
Maybe his bike handling, pacing would be better, as well as competing at elite level before his 20s.Given that he was plucked from relative obscurity with low cycling support, he certainly didn’t get the support/exposure that say Columbian future talents receive.
Acliff
Froome was tested by the UCI as part of their development programme, when he was in his early 20s. The results from that show he had the raw talent to be a top level pro, what was missing was the ability to ride in a bunch, as he’d never raced in large groups before.