Paul Magnier sprints to stage 1 win at Tour of Britain 2024 after expert leadout by Remco Evenepoel and Julian Alaphilippe

Paul Magnier won the first stage of the 2024 Tour of Britain with the help of Remco Evenepoel and Julian Alaphilippe who provided a great leadout. This victory has put him in the lead of the race.

Three cyclists broke away from the main group at the start. But as they reached the 50km mark, only two of them were left in the lead, with the rest of the cyclists trailing closely behind. However, as they entered the final 25km, all the cyclists were back together in one main group.

The teams of INEOS Grenadiers and Soudal - Quick-Step were in charge at the front of the group, leading to a predictable sprint finish as the outcome of the day. Paul Magnier emerged as the winner in the battle for the finish line, beating Ethan Vernon thanks to a skilled assistance from Remco Evenepoel and Julian Alaphilippe.

Check out the lineup for the 2024 Tour of Britain - featuring top cyclists like Remco Evenepoel, Julian Alaphilippe, Tom Pidcock, Ethan Hayter, Stephen Williams, and Joseph Blackmore. "After all the celebrations, I started feeling unwell" - Remco Evenepoel makes a comeback at the Tour of Britain without the weight of high expectations.

Outcomes driven by the FirstCycling.com platform