Hayter Retakes Tour Of Britain Lead With Sprint Victory
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published September 10, 2021 | 12:20 AM
London, Sept 9 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Sep, 2021 ) :Ethan Hayter won stage five of the Tour of Britain in a reduced sprint to move back into the overall lead of the race on Thursday.
Hayter edged out Giacomo Nizzolo and Dan McLay on the finish line in Warrington after a crash for his Ineos Grenadiers team-mate Owain Doull on the final bend split the peloton.
Wout van Aert was caught on the wrong side of the incident in the leader's jersey, and so with the bonus seconds Hayter moved back in front overall, now eight seconds up on the Belgian.
"On this stage, I know so many of the roads, and it's the Tour of Britain, so it's amazing to win as a British rider," the Manchester-based Hayter said. "I owe it to my team-mates." Thursday's 152km stage from Alderley Park took the peloton into the Peak District, but a sprint finish was always anticipated given the long flat run into Warrington.
Mark Cavendish avoided the chaos after Doull lost it 600 metres from the finish on roads left slippery by earlier rain, but the Manxman appeared to get boxed in as riders fought for position and finished fifth.
The day belonged to Hayter, who has already followed his Olympic silver medal in the Madison by winning the Tour of Norway last month, and now is firmly in contention to take his home race as well.
"I didn't actually get a great run at the finish, I couldn't quite believe the situation, but I just put it in the biggest gear and it was enough.
"There's a lot of hard racing to come and it might not come down to time bonuses - there might be gaps tomorrow and a couple of days after, so it's going to be interesting, we'll see what we can do."The race continues with a 198km stage from Carlisle to Gateshead on Friday.
Recent Stories
Dar for joint action to counter Islamophobia in context of Israeli aggression ag ..
Azam Tarar urges for effective implementation of Action Plan for Human Rights
PAF cadets' graduation ceremony held
One-day national seminar "Great Power Competition: Challenges and Opportunities ..
10 firms submit LoIs for PIA: Aleem Khan
Saudi Arabia launches Nusuk pilgrim card for the Hajj of 2024
High Commissioner Hawkins hosts reception to mark 'Australia Day in Spring'
PM forms inquiry committee to probe matter of wheat import
E-Evidence system inaugurated in Bahawalnagar district courts
Bitterness at UCLA as Gaza protest cleared
Kenya, Tanzania brace for cyclone as heavy rains persist
DC reviews seven-day anti-polio drive in Federal Capital
More Stories From Miscellaneous
-
Experts for ending child labour
2 days ago -
Labour Day - A reminder for better facilities to workers
2 days ago -
Stage Drama Mohabati Manhoon presents in Arts council Larkana
4 days ago -
Wheat farmers in a fix on price, procurement mechanism
5 days ago -
Modern tools to help transform crime investigation procedures
5 days ago -
Sanam Marvi captivates audience with mesmerizing performance
6 days ago
-
Modern Education Techniques: A pathway to achieve economic development
7 days ago -
Kite Flying: From cultural festival to deadly sport
7 days ago -
PDMA predicts gusty wind, rain with thunder, hails
9 days ago -
Iranian president Raisi given guard of honour at PM House
11 days ago -
Intellectuals, writers accolades Naseer Mirza on his literary contribution
11 days ago -
Bahawalpur Adabi Sangat hosts memorable mushaira
12 days ago