Simon Yates: We made a plan for the stage and it worked out perfectly

Yates moved up to fourth in GC at the Vuelta after his team executed a plan to help him attack on the queen stage

(Image credit: Watson)

Simon Yates, who jumped from seventh to fourth overall in the Vuelta a España on Saturday in the Col d'Aubisque stage, says that team Orica-BikeExchange made a plan and executed perfectly.

During the race's visit to France on Saturday, Yates attacked on the penultimate climb, put the team's rivals on the back foot and gained time. The move worked in leader Esteban Chaves's favour, but Yates gained the most.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1