Simon Yates refuses to comment on being among Giro d'Italia favourites: 'I’ll let you guys make that decision'

Yates also claimed he has learned a lot from previous editions of the Giro d'Italia, which should hopefully help him this time around

Simon Yates Giro d'Italia
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Simon Yates brushed off any claims that he is among the favourites to win the Giro d'Italia, though he seemed quietly confident as he discussed what he has learned from previous editions of the Grand Tour.

Yates is currently tipped as the bookies' second favourite rider to win the Giro this year, behind Ineos Grenadiers rider Richard Carapaz. Addressing this assumption at BikeExchange-Jayco's pre-race press conference ahead of Friday's start, Yates attempted to brush off any added pressure that might be added on him. 

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