Widespread reports suggest rising British star Adam Yates will not be on the Tour de France start line for Orica-GreenEDGE, which would be a huge shame if true. Once again the Bury-born ace was in stunning form, sealing another fine result in his incredible neo pro year.
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The Tour of Turkey winner was eighth on stage two and then third on stages five and eight as he showed off his incredible climbing talent once again. After a packed race calendar to date, which has also included the white jersey at the Tour de San Luis and fifth overall at the Tour of California, Yates will now – according to reports – enjoy a well-earned rest.
But can the Australian really ignore his incredible form ahead of the Tour de France? Riding with no pressure, the 21-year-old has looked in sensational shape and with no other real GC option – though the likes of Simon Gerrans and Daryl Impey will compete for stage wins – is he worth a chance?
Last year, Peter Kennaugh was fast-tracked into Team Sky’s Tour de France squad – Rod Ellingworth telling RCUK afterwards that, although it meant the rest of his season was written off, it was too good an opportunity for him not to be given it.
A Grand Depart in his home country, with some sensational results behind him – perhaps the same should ring true of Adam Yates this year?