Dutch rider Jesper Asselman has won the opening stage of the Tour de Yorkshire after he became part of a long-range breakaway. The rider took the first stage in wet and cold conditions, winning after taking the lead from Filippo Fortin, while Mark Cavendish completed the stage in eighth place at the end of the Doncaster to Selby event. British Jacob Hennessey was the very first to get to the top of the climb for the day, and went on to claim the King of the Mountain Jersey.
Chris Froome, four time Tour de France winner finished right at the back of the group. Froome, who was competing for Team Ineos in their first ever race since their official switch from Team Sky, steered clear of any potential problems for the long 111 mile stage. Despite this, the 3 year old and his fellow teammates were forced to deal with jeers from the protesters who have become upset of proposed fracking plans in Yorkshire from Ineos.
The women’s two-stage race is upcoming, and sees Lizzie Deignan competing for the British for the first time since she gave birth to her daughter over six months ago. The former world champion came in seventh place for the Liege-Bastogne-Liege after 23rd for the Amstel Gold Race, as well as 21st for La Fleche Wallone. The upcoming Barnsley to Bedale event will see a route around Harrogate that will also be featuring in the World Road Race Championships.
| # | Site | Bonus | Bet | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Ladbrokes |  | 5/5 | 100% Match up to $250 | Bet now Review |
| 2 |  | Palmerbet | | 4.9/5 | 100% Match | Bet now |
More About Gary Hicks
When it comes to knowing what’s going on, on the track, field or any other sporting arena, Gary Hicks is your man. With an almost unrivalled passion for journalism, sports and betting Gary decided to combine his love of all 3 and share his expertise with the world.
In the last few years Gary has risen through the ranks and prides himself on always keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s hot and happening in the sports betting world. Gary is the resident news expert at OnlineBettingNZ.co.nz and his articles make for invaluable fodder for any avid punter.
You May Also Like:
Tour De France Team Investigated For Doping
French anti-doping authorities have reportedly now opened a preliminary investigation into alleged cases of Tour de France doping by members of team Arkea-Samsic. Several reports recently ran by members of ….
NZ Cyclist Fisher-Black Crowdfunds to Save Career
A champion cyclist from New Zealand, Niamh Fisher-Black, has been forced to turn to crowdfunding to save her professional career after she fled from the Italian red zone. 2020 was ….
New Zealand Win Gold in Cambridge
The New Zealand’s women’s pursuit team almost broke a world record, as they took gold at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup that was held in Cambridge. They were able ….
Gerben Thijssen In Intensive Care
Belgium’s Gerben Thijssen has been moved to intensive care after sustaining an injury during a bad collision for the first night of racing at the Ghent Day Six. The Lotto ….
Nelson Riders See Victory For Aorere Enduro
Nelson mountainbike riders have ridden their home advantage to the winning stage as the Aorere Enduro event wraps up in Nelson. The event had a start list of 186 riders ….