Chris Froome's team principal likened it to the first round of a boxing match. The overall contenders are expected to spring into action in Wednesday's opening mountain stage of the Tour de France. In many respects I guess it's like the first round of a boxing match, where you come out and see where the opponent's at,'' Team Sky principal Dave Brailsford said Tuesday following Stage 4, which was won by Marcel Kittel in a mass sprint. More...