Simon Yates

Simon Yates confirms his Grand Tour plans for 2021 

Simon Yates has confirmed his Grand Tour plans for the 2021 season, as he will target the Giro d’Italia for a fourth consecutive year.

By Alex Ballinger Published 25 February 21

Simon Yates wins Prueba Villafranca-Ordizia Klasika race in Spain

British Orica-BikeExchange rider Simon Yates wins the hilly Prueba Villafranca-Ordizia Klasika one-day race in Spain on Monday

By Nigel Wynn Published 25 July 16

Mikel Landa apologises after blasting Simon Yates over Giro d'Italia crash

Landa lost over two minutes on stage four of the Giro

By Gregor Brown Published 14 May 19

Orica-GreenEdge reveals its 'most exciting' roster for 2016

Australian WorldTour squad Orica-GreenEdge publishes full list of riders for the 2016 season, including key support for stage race hopes Adam Yates, Simon Yates and Esteban Chaves

By Nigel Wynn Published 10 November 15

Simon Yates: ‘I don’t feel like I’m dominating the Vuelta'

Yates remaining cautious as he moves back into the red jersey

By Gregor Brown Published 8 September 18

Simon Yates: 'I've come a long way' at the Tour de France

22-year-old British rider Simon Yates has suffered from bronchitis during the 2015 Tour de France, but says that he's still made a massive improvement over his debut in 2014

By Gregor Brown Published 24 July 15

Simon Yates cedes overall lead as Alexandre Geniez wins Vuelta a España 2018 stage 12

Jesus Herrada is the new leader of the Vuelta after getting in the day's breakaway

By Richard Windsor Published 6 September 18

'Simon Yates isn't a future champion, he is one already'

Simon Yates took his first WorldTour win on Thursday, triumphing on stage six of the Vuelta a España in the performance of a champion, according to teammates

By Gregor Brown Published 26 August 16

Simon Yates tops WorldTour standings ahead of Peter Sagan after Vuelta win

Alejandro Valverde moves up to third place after taking two stage wins at the Vuelta

By Richard Windsor Published 17 September 18

Simon and Adam Yates in position for Tour of the Basque Country mountain test

British brothers Simon and Adam Yates are anticipated to be in the mix during Tuesday's Tour of the Basque Country stage two summit finish

By Nigel Wynn Published 5 April 16

'We're not here to make excuses, Yates couldn't follow', says Mitchelton-Scott director

Simon Yates' Giro hopes took a big blow on stage 13, although his team say it isn't lost yet

By Gregor Brown Published 24 May 19

Simon Yates and Nairo Quintana not only focused on each other in Vuelta GC fight

The pair went head-to-head on the summit finish of stage 13

By Gregor Brown Published 7 September 18

Simon Yates: BMC's statement is 'quite disrespectful' to Adam's San Sebastian win

By Nigel Wynn Published 3 August 15

Grand Tour winners Simon Yates, Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas toast ‘perfect year’ after British treble

Britain’s Grand Tour winning trio have shared their thoughts on a “perfect year”.

By Alex Ballinger Published 17 September 18

Yates brothers immediately back in action after Tour de France at Clásica San Sebastián

Simon and Adam Yates to lead Mitchelton-Scott team at Basque one-day race

By Richard Windsor Published 31 July 19

Vuelta a España champion Simon Yates shares thoughts on 2019 route

Reigning Vuelta a España champion Simon Yates has shared his thoughts are the unveiling of the 2019 route.

By Alex Ballinger Published 20 December 18

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

The Yates twins will start their seasons at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana tomorrow, taking to the start line with Nairo Quintana and other top names.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 31 January 17

Simon Yates calls Tour de France time trial 'a rest' for his stricken team

British rider says it was no more than 75 per cent effort as they concede a stage that was once their prime target for this year's Tour

By Gregor Brown Published 12 July 15

Simon Yates admits his time trialling may always be a weakness as he heads to the Tour de France

British rider Simon Yates will benefit from such few time trial kilometres in this year's Tour, but says there isn't much he can do to improve his ability against the clock

By Vern Pitt Published 27 June 17

'I gave it everything': Tearful Simon Yates vows to come back stronger after losing Giro d'Italia pink jersey

Simon Yates may have suffered a disastrous day on stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia, but has vowed to come back stronger after losing his pink jersey lead.

By Gregor Brown Published 25 May 18

Simon Yates 'wasn't confident' of winning final sprint of Tour de France stage 12

Yates says he'll return to focusing on helping brother Adam in the overall after stage win

By Gregor Brown Published 18 July 19

Adam and Simon Yates: Britain's future Tour de France winners?

Adam and Simon Yates are two of most talked about talents in British cycling, and as they embark on their first year as professionals with Orica-GreenEdge, Cycle Sport meets the twins to see what the future holds for them

By Cycling Weekly Published 2 July 14

Tom Dumoulin: 'Something remarkable has to happen for me to win the Giro d'Italia'

Dumoulin says he doesn't expect to reclaim the lead from Simon Yates on the 34.2km time trial on stage 16

By Gregor Brown Published 21 May 18

Simon Yates: 'I've worked too hard to give up on the Giro - I'll give it everything'

The Briton now trails in the Giro GC by over three minutes, but vows to fight on as the race reaches the mountains this week

By Gregor Brown Published 20 May 19

Check out Simon Yates's Giro d'Italia destroying Scott RC Addict

Simon Yates's Scott Addict has been pedalled to some amazing victories already this Giro

By Symon Lewis Published 22 May 18

Simon Yates says Alaphilippe is going to win Tour de France 2019 as brother Adam loses time

The Brit said he has believed Alaphilippe will bring home the win since stage six

By Alex Ballinger Published 21 July 19

Chris Froome fights back to win on Monte Zoncolan as Simon Yates extends Giro d'Italia lead

Tom Dumoulin loses 37 seconds to race leader Simon Yates as Froome attacks early on the Monte Zoncolan

By Richard Windsor Published 19 May 18