Adam Yates hopes for Tour de Yorkshire win to push for selection to Rio 2016 Olympics

Adam Yates returns to Britain for the Tour de Yorkshire and is targeting the overall win as he pushes for selection to Team GB's squad for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

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Adam Yates is not shy about targeting a tilt at the Olympic Games road race this summer, but first he has to secure his spot on the team for Rio – something he is keen to kickstart at this week’s Tour de Yorkshire.

The 23-year-old is in Britain to compete in the second edition of the Tour de Yorkshire, taking place from April 29 until May 1.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.

An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).