Simon Yates (Jayco-AIUIa) hasn’t raced since the end of April but is happy to fly below the radar of the other Tour de France favourites, convinced he has the form and ability to mount an overall challenge and target stages, including the hilly opening stages in the Basque Country.
Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) and Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) are the stand-out favourites for the 2023 Tour de France but Yates is part of a select group of other contenders who can fight for a podium spot and be ready to take advantage if Vingegaard or Pogacar struggle or focus too much on each other.
