Between the tears and the frequent interruptions and congratulations from teammates past and present, Simon Yates (Visma-Lease a Bike) could hardly complete his post-race interview as the new leader of the Giro d'Italia after stage 20.
The tears began to flow for the Brit almost as soon as he crossed the line, and were still choking him up when he made his appearance in front of TV cameras some 20 minutes later. Even in his press conference, a long while after the stage, by which time most riders have composed themselves, Yates' eyes were still wet.
