Magnus Backstedt, Tour of Britain stage 1Drag racing to the end, Big Mag finished third in today’s opening Tour of Britain stage.

Race report from DS Matt White

Today we are in Britain so we gave our quasi Brit Maggy the opportunity to show his sprinting prowess!

Chris Sutton was in the early break that went a very long way. Then the boys, headed by Dave Millar, went into action for the lead out with Julian returning the lead-out favor this week. A very solid Maggy hit out and drag-raced Mr. Petacchi down the strip. Third place was the result, but our train will have more opportunities in the days to come !

Team Garmin-Chipotle stage results
1. Alessandro Petacchi 1h51′54″
2. Rob Hayles +00″
3. Magnus Backstedt +00″
49. David Millar +00″
65. Dan Martin +00″
76. Trent Lowe +00″
78. Julian Dean +00″
95. Chris Sutton +28″

Team Garmin-Chipotle GC
1. Alessandro Petacchi 1h51′44″
5. Magnus Backstedt +06″
50. David Millar +10″
65. Dan Martin +10″
76. Trent Lowe +10″
77. Julian Dean +10″
95. Chris Sutton +33″