Simon Yates wins Paris-Nice's big climbing stage to take overall lead

British rider Simon Yates nets the stage win and overall lead on the penultimate stage of 2018 Paris-Nice

Simon Yates wins Paris-Nice stage seven. Photo by ASO/Alex BROADWAY

(Image credit: ASO/Alex BROADWAY)

Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) took a memorable victory in Paris-Nice on Saturday, claiming the race's main climbing stage and the overall lead with a well-timed late attack.

Yates took the victory after a gruelling five hours of racing in cold, wet conditions that saw multiple riders abandon the prestigious French stage race.

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