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The forgotten leader: Yates enjoys different spotlight

The forgotten leader: Yates enjoys different spotlight

Former teammate Chris Harper never doubted Simon Yates’ ability to win the Giro d’Italia with new squad Visma-Lease A Bike.

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Jun 09, 2025
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Simon Yates had separated himself from the rest of the peloton assembling behind the start line.

Perched on a high ramp overlooking the bunch filling out across a sandy road that ran through an ancient desert village, the British climber appeared very pensive for an early season race.

Yates was lining up at the 2024 Alula Tour in what would prove to be hi…

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