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Simon Yates won stage 10 of the 2025 Tour de France, while Irish rider Ben Healy took the yellow jersey for the first time in 38 years, leading the general classification after a challenging mountain stage.
Simon Yates won the first mountainous stage of the Tour de France, while Ben Healy took the overall lead and the yellow jersey, marking a significant moment in the race. Healy's aggressive riding earned him the most combative rider award, and Yates's strategic break secured his third stage victory. The stage was challenging, featuring multiple climbs in the Massif Central, and set the stage for a rest day.
Simon Yates won stage 10 of the Tour de France, while Ben Healy took the overall lead and the yellow jersey after a challenging day that saw Tadej Pogačar relinquish his race lead.
Adam Yates praised his brother Simon Yates for winning the Giro d'Italia, while defending his UAE Team Emirates squad's performance despite losing the pink jersey in the final stages.
Wout van Aert delivered a career-best performance on the Colle delles Finestre to help Simon Yates secure victory at the Giro d'Italia, demonstrating strong team unity and effort.
Wout van Aert described the Giro d'Italia as a ketchup bottle, saying it was like shaking it until everything suddenly came out, reflecting the race's unpredictable and explosive nature, as he celebrated Yates's overall victory and his own stage win.
Simon Yates celebrates a career pinnacle with his Giro d'Italia victory in Rome, marking a significant milestone in his cycling career.
Simon Yates won his first Giro d'Italia title in 2025, finishing the race in Rome with a commanding lead, while Olav Kooij secured his second stage victory. Yates's victory marked a significant milestone in his career, and the race included historic moments such as passing inside the Vatican. The event showcased intense competition and celebrated British cycling achievements.
Wout van Aert played a crucial role in Simon Yates' victory at the Giro d'Italia, with Yates praising Van Aert as the 'ultimate teammate' for his versatile support that helped secure the maglia rosa in Sestriere, leading to an emotional win in Rome.
Simon Yates won the penultimate stage of the Giro d'Italia, attacking on the Colle delle Finestre and taking the pink jersey, with emotional reactions from him and other riders highlighting a dramatic and strategic race finish.
Simon Yates dramatically took the maglia rosa from Isaac del Toro during the Giro d'Italia on the Colle delle Finestre, positioning himself for a likely victory in Rome with one stage remaining, after a decisive attack on the race leader.
Adam Yates beats his twin brother Simon Yates to win the opening stage of the Tour de France, becoming the first set of brothers to finish in the top two since 2011. Representing UAE Team Emirates, Adam secured the victory by just 4 seconds, with Simon racing for Jayco AlUla. Despite the friendly competition, Simon expressed his happiness for his brother and vowed to try and outperform him in the coming days. Pre-race favorite Tadej Pogačar, who finished third, was also pleased with the result and gained a lead over his main rival, Jonas Vingegaard.
Twin brothers Adam and Simon Yates made history in the Tour de France by finishing first and second on the first stage, marking the first time twins have achieved such a feat. The brothers, who are best friends off the bike, showed great sportsmanship during the race, with Adam ultimately taking the yellow jersey. Both riders have had successful careers in cycling, with Adam winning the Tour de France white jersey in 2016 and Simon leading the 2018 Giro d'Italia for a fortnight. They are known for their attacking climbing style and are expected to continue competing against each other in the Tour de France.
Adam Yates of UAE Team Emirates wins stage 1 of the Tour de France in Bilbao, Spain, beating his twin brother Simon Yates. They escaped together after the Côte de Pike and fended off a group of 13 chasers to claim the yellow jersey. Tadej Pogacar finished third and took a time bonus from defending champion Jonas Vingegaard. The stage saw a high rate of attrition, with several riders losing time or abandoning the race. Adam Yates now leads the general classification, but he emphasized that the team's focus is on supporting Pogacar.