The Team Ineos principal thinks it is time to look at extra measures such as special Kevlar-based clothing to protect riders at the point of impact following Chris Froome's accident.

Chris Froome's team-mate Geraint Thomas believes the injuries the four-time Tour de France champion suffered in a horrific crash last week could have been 'a hell of a lot worse'.

Thomas has been taken to hospital for assessment after coming off his bike in the final 30 km from the end of stage four of the race. He was immediately tended to by medics but was unable to to continue.

Froome had been treated at the University Hospital of St Etienne, where he underwent a six-hour operation to repair a fractured right femur, broken hip, fractured elbow and fractured ribs.

The 33-year-old was ruled out of even competing in the grandest of cycling's three tours after suffering extensive injuries in a crash during the Criterium du Dauphine last month.

Chris Froome admitted he is 'relieved' to be back home and will be following the Tour de France from his bed following the horror crash that left him seriously injured.

Chris Froome has returned to training just six weeks after a crash in a training ride left him in intensive care. The 34-year-old suffered a broken leg, elbow and multiple broken ribs in Roanne last month.

The 34-year-old suffered multiple broken bones after he collided with a wall during this year's event, but is ahead in his recovery and is targeting next year's race as a potential return date.

Chris Froome has revealed that he does not remember any part of the horrific crash that almost cost him his life during a training ride in May.

Chris Froome is due to compete in the end-of-season Saitama Creiterium, which will be his first race since suffering a horror crash at the Criterium du Dauphine in June.

Chris Froome shared a photo of himself as he steps up recovery from a life-threatening crash that left him with broken legs, ribs and elbow and neck.

Chris Froome's comeback from career-threatening injuries gathered pace in Paris as the four-time Tour de France winner targeted victory in next year's race.

Nine months after his career almost ended in a bone-splintering crash into a French garden wall, Froome's comeback to cycling gets going in the desert setting of the UAE Tour on Sunday.

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: The tumult and the shouting may at last be dying away. The time for slogans and cheap jibes is over. Dogma is giving way to practicality.

Norma Kamali, 74, fresh off a plane from New York, is straight-backed and lithe-limbed, and her skin glows so brightly it could power the National Grid.

The photo was historic in its own right, as photographer Tyler Mitchell was the first-ever African-American person to shoot a cover for Vogue in its 125 years in print.

Aaron Paul just celebrated the big 4-0 and is feeling extra grateful. Having just returned from his birthday trip, the Breaking Bad star took to Instagram Wednesday to say 'thank you' to everyone involved.

Janelle Monae pulled out all the stops this Halloween with a spectacularly spooky costume as a headless bride for Beyonce and Jay-Z's annual bash in West Hollywood, California.

They were among the celebs who turned up decked out in their best and most imaginative costumes for the party at the Allbright in West Hollywood on Thursday evening.

The 38-year-old showed just why she is considered one of the top fashionistas in showbiz as she shared three stylish snaps on Instagram Tuesday.

Kim Kardashian exuded old Hollywood style and glam on Saturday evening when she attended Diddy's 50th birthday party in a vintage wedding dress, retailing for $9300.

One's the biggest star in pop while the other leads the social media/fashion set.

Kim Kardashian received a huge gift from Beyonce, a massive box of clothing from the singer's new Ivy Park X collection, which re-launched earlier this month.

Khloe Kardashian took to Twitter with cryptic posts blaming sister Kourtney for ruining her Oscar night with Kylie Jenner, on Monday.

Kourtney Kardashian hit back at sister Khloe with a social media post claiming Khloe 'ditched' her on Sunday as the reality stars traded jabs in the comments on Tuesday.

He took home his first two Brit Awards on Tuesday evening, including Best Song for his gut wrenching, heartfelt hit: Someone You Love. 

Blue Ivy Carter, with the help of her grandmother Tina Lawson, shared a video of an at-home experiment, showing viewers how soap repels  dirt, on Saturday.

The model and actress, 20, left little to the imagination in a sheer lace jumsuit as she left the British Vogue x Tiffany & Co's BAFTA bash at Mayfair club Annabels in London on Sunday.

The award-winning actress, 50, appeared in great spirits as she arrived at Gare du Nord station in Paris, France on Monday afternoon.

She first found fame as part of The Saturdays in 2008, alongside her bandmates Mollie King, Frankie Bridge, Una Healy and Rochelle Humes.

Cynthia Erivo is nominated for an Oscar as Best Actress for the film Harriet. But her acclaimed performance has largely been ignored in Britain. Bafta invited Cynthia to the awards but she declined.

FEMAIL put the latest magnetic makeup products to the test. Eylure Pro Magnetic Eyeliner was easy to apply but the false eyelashes wouldn't stay close enough to the lash line.

An ultra-low numbered new £20 note sold for a whopping £7,500 at a behind closed doors auction this afternoon, far beyond its estimated price.

UK banks this week outlined how how vulnerable customers can get hold of cash. For the first time, trusted friends and family will be able to make withdrawals on their behalf.

While NS&I announced it was reversing planned cuts to some of its variable rate savings accounts, including Premium Bonds, it still pressed ahead with cuts to 10 fixed-rate deals.

Lewtrenchard Manor would never describe itself as modern. But this grand old property in Okehampton, Devon, does not need to change with the times, says the Daily Mail's hotel inspector.

One of the key figures in the surprise success of Crazy Rich Asians has 'exited' the film's proposed sequels, according to Variety. Adele Lim left the films 'due to a dispute over pay disparity'.

Instagram account Diet Prada, which often calls out issues such as copycat brands, posted side-by-side pictures of Balenciaga and London-based designer's similar 'hoof' shoe.

The punter beat odds of almost 140 million to one to scoop the EuroMillions jackpot which will catapult them into the list of the UK's 1,000 wealthiest people.

The showbiz momager, 63, missed her own daughter Kim Kardashian's 39th birthday party to watch The Hunger Games actress, 29, tie the knot with art dealer Cooke Maroney, 34, on Saturday.

The defiant Radio 1 DJ, 40, posted the Instagram snap of herself washing 'fish guts' out of her hair in the glorious bath tub at the Versace Palazzo hotel on Saturday.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Kyle Edmund and Jo Konta suffered a thudding disappointment at the Australian Open as a big day for British singles players started woefully.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Maria Sharapova's precipitous tumble down the rankings continued after she was bundled out of the Australian Open first round by Donna Vekic.

MIKE DICKSON IN BRATISLAVA: An emotional Harriet Dart had to be consoled by team-mates after failing to stop Great Britain from missing out on the bonanza of the new Fed Cup final week.

PETER CARLINE IN ROTTERDAM: Gael Monfils was in unplayable mood as the world No 9 saw off British No 1 Dan Evans in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of the Rotterdam Open. 

New Year's Eve has been and gone but it seems no one has told Ashton Irwin.

Boy band fans are known for their fanatic dedication to their idols.

He's the drummer in Australian boy band 5 Seconds of Summer who's spent the last year flying solo. And on Wednesday, Ashton Irwin was spotting with a mysterious female friend in Los Angeles.

He was romantically linked with Kendall Jenner in 2014 when they were pictured getting into a taxi together in New York.

He debuted his striking red hair on Christmas Day.