Chris Froome targets further silverware at Rio Olympics

Froome already has an Olympic medal to his name having finished third at London 2012 behind teammate Sir Bradley Wiggins.

For the latter, the gold came off the back of triumphing at the Tour de France, and Froome will look to repeat the achievement this time around.

His performances in the time trial events in France put him down as one of the Olympic favourites and the 31-year-old will also be contesting the road race.

"I'm going to Rio in good form and I'm really looking forward to it," he said.

"One day races are always hard to predict, but the road race course is one that should hopefully suit me and so I will be giving it my best shot.

"I rode well in the time trials at the Tour, finishing second and first, and so hopefully I can continue that form and bring home a medal for Team GB."

First up for Froome however is this Sunday's Prudential RideLondon event – his first race on British roads since the 2012 Olympic Games.

"I'm really looking forward to it," Froome said of his return to British roads. "Every year there are more and more British fans who come out to every corner of France to see the Tour.

"They really make their presence felt and give brilliant backing to me, Team Sky and the other British riders.

"It makes such a huge difference, and so it will be good to return the favour and come back to ride in the UK and thank them for that support."