'I like to race aggressively but you can't always do that' - Simon Yates on his Giro d'Italia return 

The British Grand Tour winner reflects on his 2018 disappointment

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Simon Yates says his aggressive racing style may have contributed to his Giro d’Italia disappointment last year.

The Brit came within days of a maiden Grand Tour victory last May, but fell dramatically out of contention on the penultimate mountain stage.

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