'Once I saw 150 I thought, now's the time' – Olav Kooij wins Tour of Britain Men stage three after chaotic sprint finish
The Dutchman turned the tables after yesterday's second place
Olav Kooij, a cyclist representing Decathlon CMA CGM, secured victory in stage three of the Tour of Britain Men's race, crossing the finish line first in Beverley. This win marked Kooij's eighth stage victory in the Tour of Britain, with four of those victories coming in 2023 and three in the previous year, placing him as the second most winning rider in the race's history, just behind Mark Cavendish.
Kooij finished second in yesterday's stage, but managed to overtake Belgian cyclist Tim Merlier, who was second today. The 181.1km stage began in Hull and concluded in Beverley, East Yorkshire, featuring a predominantly flat course that was ideal for a sprint finish. The race saw multiple attacks and crosswinds, but Kooij managed to time his efforts perfectly, stating that once he saw 150 meters to go, he knew it was time to make his move.
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