MEGEVE, France (AP) — Adam Yates came to his second Tour de France without any ambition in the general classification. Three weeks and a spectacular crash later, only two more days in the Alps separate him from a podium finish on the Champs Elysees.
Regarded as one of the most promising riders of his generation, the 23-year-old British rider has exceeded all expectations at the Tour.
Arriving in France, Yates's main goal was to secure a stage win at cycling's biggest event. He ended up fighting with the top contenders on a daily basis.
On Thursday, Yates conceded 1 minute, 23 seconds to race leader Chris Froome in the uphill time trial in the ski resort of Megeve.