“I could have a day like Adam did" - Pogacar hopes to avoid Yates illness after UAE rider survives Tour de France stage 17
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Tadej Pogacar is well aware that his Tour de France could be turned upside down if he endures a day saimilar to Adam Yates on Wednesday. The British rider was suffering from illness and finished 26:36 down on winner Jasper Philipsen.
UAE Team Emirates -XRG sent Tim Wellens back to help the climber pace the final period of the stage as Tadej Pogacar and Isaac del Toro remained in the peloton. Yates, however, looked to struggle through to the finish line.
In the aftermath, Pogacar and his team echoed their support for Yates as it was revealed that he had been vomiting the day before the stage and suffering physically. However, he had recovered slightly before the stage.
“Adam struggled like crazy yesterday, but he looked much better this morning. It was just such a tough stage, even for fit riders," Pogacar said after the stage.
"When Adam fell behind, we decided to have Tim wait for him and ride him to the finish. There’s a chance he’ll recover from this and be in good shape on Friday and Saturday.”
Pogacar fears the same fate as Yates
Leading the yellow jersey battle by over four minutes, Pogacar knows that with just four stages remaining, the finer details will be the difference between staying fit and catching an illness.
He added: “I could have a day like Adam did today. Every little detail can affect you and turn things around, so it’s nice to be in the lead, but everything can change.”
After the stage, UAE CEO confirmed that Yates was isolated from the rest of the squad on Wednesday and that the team were awaiting an update on his condition ahead of stage 18.
Gianetti said: "We isolated him last night because we didn't know exactly what it was. He had this episode of vomiting, so we preferred to take precautions.
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"Now we're waiting for him to arrive here to get a bit more news, because we haven't been able to speak with him yet."
An important mountain domestique, his condition could weaken the Emirati squad's presence in the high mountains. For now, Yates will follow the recommendations of doctors in regards to his future in the race.
He added: "Adam is an important mountain runner. We hope he can recover. Tomorrow morning, we'll assess the situation to see how he's feeling and what he decides to do, in consultation with the doctors.
"We really hope he can recover. Sometimes it's quick, sometimes not... we'll see."
Gavin QuinnCycling Journalist
Gavin Quinn is a cycling journalist and ultra-distance cyclist with a BA in Journalism from Dublin City University. Formerly the Press & Communications Officer for Cycling Ireland, Gavin has worked inside the national team at the World Championships and has reported for the Irish Mirror, Mirror UK, and The42.
His expertise is backed by elite-level access, having interviewed stars like Sam Bennett and Ben Healy, as well as immense personal endurance. In 2025, he completed a 12,000km solo cycle from Ireland to Vietnam, following a 4,600km tour across Europe. From the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to the gradients of the Tourmalet, Gavin’s writing focuses on the "romance and brutality" of the sport. Having visited 50+ countries, he brings a global, cultural perspective to his coverage of the pro peloton for CyclingUpToDate.
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