British rider Simon Yates has cruised to overall victory in the Giro d’Italia, finally winning the race that had eluded him so often.

The Mexican phenom emerged as the sport’s future, but the romantic race provided a throwback to reward both patience and experience in a thrilling final weekend to the grand tour

Yates also paid tribute to his rival Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), who had worn pink up until stage 20, and happens to be the teammate of Yates' twin Adam – though when the brothers road through Rome together on Sunday, they weren't talking about the race, just about meeting the Pope.