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That list of rivals could also potentially include his twin brother Adam.<\/p>\n
Adam will ride at the Giro for his UAE Team Emirates team-mate Juan Ayuso of Spain, but he could also be a contender for the pink jersey. <\/p>\n
The competition between the two twins from Greater Manchester could then continue on into the summer.<\/p>\n
Simon’s new team is home to two-time Tour de France winner and de facto second best rider in the world Jonas Vingegaard, who he will support this year as the Dane tries to regain the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n
Vingegaard lost out to Tadej Pogacar last year following a harrowing crash early in the season<\/a> which compromised his Tour. <\/p>\n “There’s a lot of people underestimating his injuries,” said Simon. “Tadej was very strong, but if you look where Jonas came from – there’s a lot of improvement to come. <\/p>\n “It’s exciting to play a similar role to what my brother would do.”<\/p>\n