Tour of Britain stage four sees record finish as Olav Kooij wins four consecutive stages after crossing the line in Newark

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History has been made on the streets of Nottinghamshire, came the announcement as a record was set in the Tour of Britain as cyclists crossed the finish line in Newark. Dutch Jumbo Visma team rider Olav Kooij came in first place to be named stage winner and overall race leader, as he had done in all three previous stages of the prestigious race — to match Edvald Boasson Hagen’s feat. The race started at Edwinstowe and passed through much of the district, including Southwell, before finishing in Newark. Crowds lined Victoria Street and crowded into Sconce and Devon Park, drummed on the barriers…

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