Boasson Hagen takes over Tour of Britain lead

Edvald Boasson Hagen, Tour of Brtiain 2009 stage five

Edvald Boasson Hagen gave Team Columbia-HTC a third consecutive stage win at the Tour of Britain on Wednesday and pulled on the yellow jersey in Stoke on Trent after another dominant ride by the boys in yellow and white.

Boasson Hagen has now won six stages in two editions at the Tour of Britain. Each of his wins is further confirmation that Team Sky has signed one of the biggest talents in cycling.

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