Edvald Boasson Hagen of Dimension Data finished second overall in the Tour of Norway after winning his second stage of the race on Sunday.
Edvald Boasson Hagen of Team Dimension Data won two stages en route to finishing second overall in the Tour of Norway. Photo: Stiehl Photography
The Norwegian won the 163km final stage between Drobak and Sarpsborg ahead of compatriots Sondre Holst Enger and August Jensen.
Dutchman Pieter Weening of Roompot took the overall honours.
Two riders got away early on in the stage and built up a maximum lead of five minutes over the peloton.
Weening’s team initiated the chase with DiData – spearheaded by Adrien Niyonshuti – and Team Norway soon joining in.
The breakaway duo were reeled in on the second of three finishing circuits, which included a 1.5km climb.
On the final circuit, Boasson Hagen launched an attack towards the top and soloed home over the remaining 6.5km to win by eight seconds.
“It was a good day. We had control over the break and the team did really well, always being in front with me,” he said.
“Towards the end I tried to attack and I managed to stay away which I am really happy about.”
