Simon and Adam Yates to kick off season alongside Nairo Quintana in Spain

Adam and Simon Yates will line up alongside Nairo Quintana at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana

(Image credit: Sunada)

published 31 January 2017

Simon Yates and Adam Yates will both start their season at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana in Spain this week.

The two Orica-Scott riders will take to the start line for the first time in 2017 on Wednesday, with the opening stage of the race being a testing 37km team time trial starting and finishing in Orihuela.

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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.

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