For Yates, 32, it was a chance he couldn't resist, having rarely been offered as attractive a move during his 11 years on the Australian Greenedge outfit.
Yates has joined Visma on a two-year deal and batted back criticism for signing with one of cycling's biggest teams after questions were raised over the concentration of top talent.
I think you have to think about it from the perspective of the rider and wanting to get the best out of himself.
Not going to one of these super teams, I think I would regret when I look back at my career.
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