Bury's Adam Yates edges twin brother Simon to win Tour de France first stage
Bury's Adam Yates beat twin brother Simon to victory on the opening day of the Tour de France to take the yellow jersey and his first Grand Tour stage win in Bilbao.
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Adam Yates beats twin brother Simon to opening stage win and Tour de France yellow jersey
Adam Yates beat twin brother Simon to victory on the opening stage of the Tour de France to take the yellow jersey in Bilbao.
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