Simon Yates believed Egan Bernal would let him go at Giro d’Italia after reading rival’s comments in media

The British climber said he had a feeling Ineos Grenadiers wouldn’t try to chase on stage 19

Simon Yates wins stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia 2021
(Image credit: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Simon Yates has revealed he believed Egan Bernal would let him ride away on stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia, after reading comments from his rival in the media. 

British star Yates is hoping to take the maglia rosa from Bernal’s shoulders in the pivotal final stages of the 2021 Giro, and went on the offensive again on the penultimate mountain stage.

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