Team Sky's Chris Froome has revealed he has a "burning desire" to win this year's Tour de France.
Froome, who won the title in 2013, crashed out last year in the fifth stage after falling three times in two days and he says this is motivation to return stronger this year.
"Last year's disappointment is this year's motivation for Team Sky," he told ESPN. "From the moment I crashed out in 2014 I've had the burning desire to get back to this year's Tour in the best possible shape.
"I'm ready and I'm fortunate to have a strong team around me selected to meet the many different challenges of this year's race - from the cobbles to the climbs.
"There's a great spirit in the group and we're ready to give our best for every kilometre of every day over the three weeks of the Tour. We're counting down the days. We can't wait to get started and we are up for the challenge ahead."
Froome, 30, is one of five Britons named in Sky's nine-man team, alongside Geraint Thomas, Peter Kennaugh, Ian Stannard, and Luke Rowe.
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