Simon Yates's Vuelta victory crowns a stunning year for British cycling

16 September 2018 07:10
UK fans at the finish in Madrid were well aware they had just watched history being madeUnder a hot September sky and to the incongruous strains of Bad Moon Rising – not to mention those of the even less podium-friendly Another One Bites the Dust – Simon Yates completed the final few laps of his first Grand Tour victory in Madrid on Sunday night.At 7.48pm local time, after 23 days, 21 stages and 3,254.7km, the 26-year-old rider from Bury finally crossed the line outside the Cibeles palace. Related: Simon Yates’ Vuelta glory built on endless patience and iron discipline Related: Simon Yates thanks ‘secret weapon’ brother after retaining Vuelta lead Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian