After they made their getaway together after the Côte de Pike in the conclusion of stage 1 to Bilbao, Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates) defeated his brother Simon Yates (Jayco-Alula) to claim the first yellow jersey of the Tour de France.
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In the last 9 kilometers, the two held off a select group of 13 pursuers before Adam Yates surged away from Simon on the final stretch to win the stage by 4 seconds.
Who is Adam Yates
Adam Yates is a professional road cyclist from the United Kingdom. He was born on August 7, 1992, in Bury, Greater Manchester. Adam and his twin brother, Simon Yates, are both prominent figures in the world of professional cycling.
Adam Yates has achieved significant success throughout his career. He has competed in numerous high-profile races, including the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España, among others. He is known for his climbing abilities and has performed well in mountainous stages and general classification competitions.
In 2016, Adam Yates had a breakthrough season when he finished fourth overall in the Tour de France, earning the white jersey as the best young rider. He has also secured stage victories in various races, demonstrating his versatility as a cyclist.
Who is Simon Yates
Simon Yates is a professional road cyclist from the United Kingdom. He is the twin brother of Adam Yates, and both brothers have made their mark in the world of professional cycling.
Simon Yates has had an impressive career, excelling in stage races and Grand Tours. He has competed in prominent events such as the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España. Known for his climbing abilities, Simon has achieved notable success on mountainous stages and in general classification races.
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In 2018, Simon Yates made headlines when he won the overall classification in the Vuelta a España, becoming the first British rider to do so. This victory showcased his talent and established him as a contender in major stage races.
Simon Yates has also secured stage victories in various races, further solidifying his reputation as a strong and versatile cyclist. He has raced for several professional teams throughout his career, including Orica-GreenEDGE (now Team BikeExchange) and Mitchelton-Scott (now Team BikeExchange GreenEDGE Cycling).