Saturday, September 19, 2009

Boasson Hagen seals Britain win

Edvald Boasson Hagen
Boasson Hagen was dominant throughout the ride through Britain

Norwegian Edvald Boasson Hagen sealed overall victory in the Tour of Britain after Barloworld's Michele Merlo won the eighth and final stage in London.

The Team Columbia rider, who won four stages, maintained his advantage as Australian Chris Sutton moved up into second with German Martin Reimer third.

More to follow.


Stage eight result:

1 Michele Merlo (Barloworld)

2 Koldo Fernandez (Euskatel Euskadi)

3 Chris Sutton (AUS/Garmin)

Overall

1 Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR/Columbia-HTC)

2 Chris Sutton (AUS/Garmin)

3 Martin Reimer (GER/Cervelo)

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