Adam Yates Archives

Evenepoel Wins UAE Tour – But Without a Stage Victory

February 27, 2023 at 2:55 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

Maybe last year’s UCI Road Race World Champion and Vuelta a España winner, Remco Evenepoel, wanted to send a quiet message, one that made a statement without shouting – to distinguish himself from Tadej Pogačar, who last week won three of the five stages of the…

How Do Pro Cyclists Spend Their Off-Season?

November 16, 2021 at 9:00 am6 min reading

Road cycling

Time off is precious to all of us, but to professional cyclists, those few weeks in October and November are like gold dust. It’s time to put the bike away – for most – and relax, try something new or just stare at the wall…

Geraint Thomas Has Bike Stolen During Training Ride and Other News from the World of Cycling

November 15, 2021 at 11:20 am3 min reading

Road cycling

Another Monday is here, and so is our news from the world of cycling. So, what did you miss?

Egan Bernal Denies Contact with Israel Start-Up Nation and Other News from the World of Cycling

November 8, 2021 at 8:23 am5 min reading

Road cycling

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Tadej Pogačar Triumphs at Il Lombardia and Other Cool News from the World of Cycling

October 11, 2021 at 9:37 am4 min reading

Road cycling

Another Monday is here, and so is our news from the world of cycling. So, what did you miss?

Things We Learned From This Year’s La Vuelta

September 6, 2021 at 10:15 am5 min reading

Road cycling

The image of this year’s Vuelta a España that will linger the longest in my mind is that of Clement Champoussin dragging himself up the 9 per cent gradient to the finish line of stage 20, his mouth wide open, his bike unsteady under him,…

Fabio Jakobsen Wins His Third Stage at La Vuelta

September 1, 2021 at 12:06 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

It was difficult for Deceuninck – Quick-Step to control the finale but they still managed to come out on top in the end. And thus Jakobsen confirmed the position of the best sprinter at this year’s La Vuelta.

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Primož Roglič Firmly in Red and Other Cool News from the World of Cycling

August 23, 2021 at 8:29 am4 min reading

Road cycling

Another Monday is here, and so is our news from the world of cycling. So, what did you miss?

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Who Will Win the 2021 La Vuelta a España?

August 13, 2021 at 1:59 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

The defending champion Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) knows how to use a disappointing Tour to fuel his Vuelta efforts. Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) and Aleksander Vlasov (Astana-Premier Tech) have been in waiting since the Giro. Adam Yates (Ineos Grenadiers) has been on the Grand Tour sidelines…

Safer Inflatable Structures to Prevent Accidents at the Tour de France

August 12, 2021 at 10:01 am5 min reading

Road cycling

In 2016, an inflatable arch caused a crash at the Tour de France when it unexpectedly deflated and collapsed on Adam Yates, throwing him off his bike. Officials blamed a spectator’s belt buckle for the accident but the real culprit was physics. Let’s take a…