Thomas Voeckler wins Tour of Yorkshire after sprint finish

ByReuters

Published 01/05/2016 at 19:23 GMT

Thomas Voeckler, the popular French veteran rider, secured overall victory in the Tour de Yorkshire on Sunday with a sprint finish triumph in the 198km final stage from Middlesbrough to Scarborough.

Thomas Voeckler (Europcar)

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Voeckler, the 36-year-old Direct Energie rider, demonstrated all his vast experience in the professional saddle when outfoxing and outsprinting nearest rival Nicolas Roche to take the title by a mere six seconds overall.

Team Sky's Roche had suffered a momentary lapse of concentration which allowed Voeckler to launch his sprint from 300 metres out and build up just enough of an advantage over the Irishman to hold on for the decisive stage win at the line.

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