The French ambassador in London honors Chris Froome

Britain's Chris Froome , winner of last year's Tour , was honored Monday by the French ambassador in London , Bernard Emie , who called it " the British personality of the year in France."

" You have not perhaps been named by the BBC Sports Personality of the year, but in France you are surely the favorite British personality this year," said the French ambassador, who gave the rider four medals , including one with his name engraved .

The event was attended by Cristian Prud'homme , director of the Tour, and some sixty guests.short Cycling Jerseys The ambassador thanked the race has the output and three stages in England in its next edition .

The first stage join Leeds and Harrogate on July 5 . The second will go from York to Sheffield , while in the third , on July 7 , cyclists will depart from Cambridge to get to London .

" It's a great honor to participate in the Tour de France passing through England. Here the passion for cycling is growing and will be great.monton cycling shop Thanks to those who made ​​it happen , thanks for making me these medals have very good memories " Froome said.

In 2007 the Tour started in London with a great public success . The last two editions of the race have been won by British cyclist , Bradley Wiggins in 2012 and in 2013 his Sky teammate Chris Froome .