France’s Julian Alaphilippe wrapped up overall victory at the OVO Energy Tour of Britain in London on Sunday as Australia’s Caleb Ewan won the final stage on Regent Street. Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas was 36th and four-time Tour yellow jersey winner Chris Froome was 85th after both played team roles this week. Froome was riding in his first Tour of Britain since 2009, when the race visited Frome in Somerset. Grand Tour winners Geraint Thomas, left, and Chris Froome, enjoyed the Tour of Britain (Adam Davy/PA Images)“It was a pleasure to race here. The 32-year-old, who on Sunday signed a new three-year contract with Team Sky, said: “Physically and mentally I am not ready for it.

Source: Irish Examiner September 09, 2018 18:00 UTC