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Adam Yates struggles against stomach problems and time cut to survive stage 17 of Tour de France

VOIRON, FRANCE - JULY 22: Adam Yates of Great Britain and UAE Team Emirates - XRG competes during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 17 a 174.7km stage from Chambery to Voiron / #UCIWT / on July 22, 2026 in Voiron, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images).

One of Tadej Pogačar's most important domestiques, Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), had a torrid day at the Tour de France on Wednesday as he struggled through illness to make the time cut, eventually fairly comfortably after some fears.

On a rapid day of racing, Yates was dropped early – and on the flat – with around 80km to go, as he just seemed unable to push the pace anymore.

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