Simon Yates impresses with fifth at Critérium du Dauphiné

Simon Yates (Orica-GreenEdge) confirmed his potential as a serious stage race contender as he completed a strong week at the Critérium du Dauphiné. Yates rode himself into fifth place overall and claimed victory in the young rider’s classification, holding off Romain Bardet (AG2R-La Mondiale).