Groenewegen wins first stage of the Tour de Yorkshire
DYLAN Groenewegen from the Netherlands' Team Lotto has won the first stage of the Tour de Yorkshire.
He took top place after a frantic sprint finish against Caleb Ewan, from Australia's Orica GreenEdge, and Germany's Nikias Arndt from Team Giant-Alpecin.
Spectators cheered on the riders as they crossed the finish line in Settle Market Place.
Speaking afterwards, Groenewegen said: "It is a very very nice race. Very beautiful."
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