Maybe I read a different book, but he makes it very clear the reason he chose to race for Britain was the absolute disgrace that was (is?) the Kenyan federation.
I think it’s an outrage that Froome has never won this award, considering he won the Tour four times. Cavendish, Wiggins and now Thomas have been honored.
Anyway, I bet he doesn’t give a shit. After reading his biography I started admiring all his accomplishments and respect him a lot as an athlete. This BBC award doesn’t matter against all he has overcome to be at the top of the sport.