Team Sky’s champion says he is confident enough that this case will be resolved in his favor, like it should, by the Intentional Cycling Union (UCI).
Froome believes his legacy won’t be tainted by only getting an asthma drug which his doctors suggested him, putting his in the position to simply follow the protocol.
According to the team and also the cycling governing body, the drug found in Froome’s urine was twice the allowed limit and that is why he is now potentially risking his Vuelta a Espana title.
“No, I can understand a lot of people’s reactions, especially given the history of the sport. This is not a positive test,” Froome said after he was asked is this event had the potential to permanently damage his career by BBC Sport.
“The sport is coming from a very dark background. I have tried to do everything through my career to show that the sport has turned around.”
He won’t allow his weakness to destroy his career
According to the team, they received the notification about the test only on September 20. Now, Froome could face the loss of his Vuelta title and also a year of suspension.
“I know what those rules are. I know what those limits are and I have never been over those limits,” Froome added during the interview.
“I’ve got a very clear routine when I use my inhaler and how many times. I have given all that information to the UCI to help get to the bottom of it.”
According to the four-time Tour de France winner, despite the fact he was suffering from his asthma symptoms, he knew he wasn’t taking more than the allowed amount of that drug. That is why he couldn’t explain how its value went so high…
“I am racing against guys who are looking for any kind of weakness,” Froome said.
“I am not going to admit through a Grand Tour that ‘yes. I’m suffering with something’, because the next day my rivals will come out absolutely swinging.”