Summary
Romain Gregoire from France won the Tour of Britain. The final day of the race was also the retirement event for cycling champion Geraint Thomas. Gregoire kept his lead despite finishing 13th in the final stage because Remco Evenepoel, his closest competitor, came in 24th.
Key Facts
- Romain Gregoire won the Tour of Britain, marking his second major stage race victory.
- Gregoire secured the win with a two-second lead over Remco Evenepoel.
- Olav Kooij from the Netherlands won the final stage.
- Geraint Thomas retired from cycling after the final stage of the Tour of Britain.
- The race's final day was 112.2 kilometers long, ending in Cardiff.
- Julian Alaphilippe finished third in the overall standings.
- British cyclist Oscar Onley finished fourth overall, being the best-placed British rider.
- Geraint Thomas won the Tour de France in 2018 and has two Olympic gold medals.
