Barguil, Yates share common path towards the Tour (Reuters)
By Julien Pretot 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. Barguil will make his Tour debut on Saturday aiming for a stage win while compatriots Thibaut Pinot and Romain Bardet will be in the limelight fighting for the general classification.