Simon Yates returns from ban with one-day race win

Yates, who was suspended after an administrative error led to him using an asthma inhaler without the required permission, won the Prueba Villafranca-Ordiziako Klasika in the Basque Country.

The 23-year-old Orica-BikeExchange rider from Bury said: "I am really happy with this win. It's actually my first victory as a full professional and of course it is very special, especially in such a tough race.

"I hope that I can carry this form into the upcoming races, but for sure I am going to enjoy this moment."

His twin brother Adam took the best young rider's white jersey at the Tour de France, which finished in Paris on Sunday, by finishing fourth overall behind Chris Froome (Team Sky).

Simon Yates, who won the 2013 points race world title on the track, made his Tour debut in 2014 and is considered to have many of the same attributes as his brother.

He was sanctioned in June by the UCI, cycling's world governing body, for a "non-intentional" anti-doping rule violation, resulting in the short-term suspension.

He was able to return on July 11, so missed the Tour, but raced at the Tour of Poland, which began on July 12. He finished 20th.