Adam and Simon Yates confirmed for Vuelta a España as Orica-Scott target GC success

Esteban Chaves to provide third GC option

Simon and Adam Yates at the 2015 Tour de France

(Image credit: Watson)

Adam and Simon Yates will form two parts of a three-pronged attack for Orica-Scott as they target the general classification at the Vuelta a España.

Adam Yates and Esteban Chaves will be the team's principal overall contenders, with Simon Yates being used as a back-up option after winning the white jersey at the Tour de France in July.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.