Barguil, Yates share common path towards the Tour


  • Cycling
  • Tuesday, 30 Jun 2015

FDJ.fr team rider Thibaut Pinot of France cycles during the 54-km individual time trial 20th stage of the Tour de France cycling race from Bergerac to Perigueux July 26, 2014. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

PARIS (Reuters) - Hot prospects Warren Barguil and Simon Yates have been tipped to win the Tour de France one day, yet neither is riding for a team from their home country as they learn the ropes abroad.

France's Barguil, 23, is with Dutch team Giant-Alpecin while Briton Yates, 22, rides for Australian outfit Orica-GreenEDGE.

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