By Julien Pretot PARIS, Oct 23 (Reuters) - If Chris Froome is to become the first rider to retain his Tour de France title in almost two decades, the Briton will need to navigate a number of traps lurking around a tricky 2014 route. Starting in northern England on July 5, cycling's most prestigious stage race features stretches of dangerous cobbled roads in northern France, a treacherous crossing of the Vosges mountains and only one time trial - a favourite discipline of the Team Sky leader. ... More...