Controversial end to stage
By
DAVID JONES
of NZPA in London New Zealand remained in the hunt for honours after the third stage of the round Britain Milk Race ended in controversy yesterday when the first rider home, Alex Stieda, of Canada, was disqualified for taking his hands off the handlebars as he crossed the finishing line.
Stieda was relegated to second place by the Belgian referee, Aime Omloop, who had warned the 102 riders about the dangers of such a practice.
Britain’s Nick Barnes was promoted to first
place and also took over the leader’s yellow jersey.
The New Zealand team manager, Peter Southart, supported the referee’s ruling. Cambridge’s Tom Bamford was again the first New Zealander home covering the 94 miles from Gloucester to Llandrindod Wells in 4 hours 5 minutes and 10 seconds, 44 seconds down on the leader, to take 33rd position. He was followed by Brian Fowler (42nd) and Chris Nicholson (72nd) both in the same times. Gavin Stevens was 80th in 4 hours 16 minutes 30 seconds.
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