Simon Yates on verge of Vuelta victory as Thibaut Pinot takes stage 19

14 September 2018 03:57
• British rider extends lead Alejandro Valverde by 1min 38sec• Yates is poised to complete British grand tour clean sweepSimon Yates has one more mountain test to pass in his bid for Vuelta victory after stretching his lead by more than a minute with a superb ride on stage 19 to Andorra.The Bury rider finished second to Frenchman Thibaut Pinot atop the Coll de la Rabassa, but successfully distanced his main rival Alejandro Valverde by over a minute to stretch his lead before Saturday’s short, punchy and decisive stage 20.Stage 19 result Related: Jelle Wallays seals breakaway win on stage 18 as Yates retains Vuelta lead Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian