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Cycling: Boom wins time trial to lead Tour of Britain

Published 09/07/2017, 04:08 PM
Updated 09/07/2017, 04:10 PM
© Reuters. Astana rider Lars Boom of the Netherlands cycles during the individual time-trial first stage of the 102nd Tour de France cycling race in Utrecht

(Reuters) - Dutchman Lars Boom took the lead of the Tour of Britain after winning a short individual time trial on Thursday.

Boom, overall winner in 2011, was six seconds quicker than Lotto NL-Jumbo team mate Victor Campenaerts over the 16km layout on the Essex coast, averaging 51kph.

Boom now leads overall by eight seconds from Campenaerts with Team Sky's Vasil Kiryienka third.

© Reuters. Astana rider Lars Boom of the Netherlands cycles during the individual time-trial first stage of the 102nd Tour de France cycling race in Utrecht

Twelve riders lie within 30-seconds of the race lead, including Team Sky's Welsh duo Geraint Thomas and Owain Doull.

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