Englishman Adam Yates targets 2019 Tour de France podium
Mitchelton Scott boss says UK rider will lead the team on the Tour and is one of the best climbers in the world
Paris — Englishman Adam Yates, described as one of the best climbers in the world, will target a top three spot on the 2019 Tour de France, his Mitchelton Scott team said on Tuesday. Team boss Matthew White confirmed that Yates would lead the team on the Tour while his twin brother Simon, who won the Vuelta a Espana last season, will target victory at the Giro d’Italia. “Adam showed in 2016 that he can mix it with the big boys at the Tour de France,” the Australian said of Yates’ breakout performance winning the white jersey for best young rider that year. “We are heading back this year with ambitions of Adam challenging for a spot on the podium come July,” he said. “Adam will have a great team supporting him and I really believe he is going to show what he is capable of. “He is one of the best climbers in the world and helping him to put it all together for three weeks on the biggest stage is an exciting challenge,” White said.
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