05-09-2024 18:20 via theguardian.com

Steve Williams wins ‘chaotic’ Tour of Britain third stage to extend race lead

Rider claims second consecutive stage win in BarnsleyAlaphilippe and Sutton threaten in rainy conditionsSteve Williams tightened his grip on the Tour of Britain on the uphill finish in Barnsley, extending his lead with a 10sec time bonus by winning stage three. It was a second stage win in two days for Williams at the end of a pulsating four hours of racing across Yorkshire. It was far from plain sailing, however, with first Julian Alaphilippe and then Louis Sutton giving the Welshman and his Is
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