Alex Dowsett claims Bayern-Rundfahrt time trial victory
Alex Dowsett beats Tiago Machado by one second to claim victory in the Bayern-Rundfahrt time trial, moving him into the overall lead
Movistar's Hour Record holder Alex Dowsett celebrated his return to the road with a one-second victory in the 26.1km time trial at Bayern-Rundfahrt.
Dowsett pipped Katusha's Tiago Machado by just one second on the line in Hassfurt, finishing the course in 31 minutes and 33 seconds.
After three sprint stages to open the race Dowsett's win gives him a two-second lead in the General Classification with only the relatively flat stage to Nürnberg remaining on Sunday.
The five-stage race has brought two wins for Ireland's Sam Bennett, riding for Bora-Argon 18, as well as a victory for Paris-Roubaix and Milan-San Remo winner John Degenkolb.
Brits have a history of success in the Bavarian race, with Geraint Thomas claiming the overall victory in both 2011 and 2014 and a second place in 2013.
Dowsett's now teammate Adriano Malori won overall in 2013, riding for Lampre-Merida.
Should Dowsett hold on to his two-second lead on Sunday's stage it would be his first stage-race win as a professional.
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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.
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