Paul Magnier sprints to victory on stage 1 of the Tour of Britain Men

Magnier set up by Soudal Quick-Step's Remco Evenepoel and Julian Alaphilippe in Kelso to ensure he took the win and overall race lead

Paul Magnier
(Image credit: SWpix.com)

Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step) won a chaotic bunch sprint to take the victory and overall race lead on the opening stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men in Kelso on Tuesday. 

A huge turn from Quick-Step's Remco Evenepoel and Julian Alaphilippe ensured that the Frenchman was set up perfectly in the finishing straight in the heart of the town in the Scottish borders. Once Magnier launched his sprint, there would be no stopping him, and he took the win ahead of Ethan Vernon (Israel-Premier Tech) and Robert Donaldson (Trinity Racing). 

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