Wout van Aert pips Julian Alaphilippe on the Great Orme after a frantic stage four of Tour of Britain

Overall leader Ethan Hayter worked at his own pace but couldn't hold onto the race favourites

Wout van Aert and Julian Alaphilippe battle on the Great Orme at the Tour of Britain 2021
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Wout van Aert out-sprinted Julian Alaphilippe to the line on the Great Orme climb after a spectacular fourth stage of the Tour of Britain.

The Jumbo-Visma leader was almost distanced by the world champion from Deceuninck - Quick-Step on the steepest gradients but managed to re-find the power needed to sprint to the line.

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