GB cyclist wins award for final stage performance

A Worcestershire-born cyclist has claimed the combativity award on the fifth and final stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women.

Worcester's Alice Towers was given the title after organisers acknowledged her as the most aggressive and attacking rider on the day.

The thousands of spectators in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, watched on as she joined an early breakaway group alongside two other riders, building a gap of more than two minutes.

But the Great Britain National Team racer was caught within the final kilometre of the race, with Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes taking the stage win in Leamington Spa.

But despite the narrow loss, Towers said: "It was nice to be ahead of the peloton, just to hear all the crowds.

"I just heard so many shouts for my name so thanks to everyone that came out to watch.

"I was born in Worcester so I have my grandparents here, my mum, my dad, my dogs.

"It's really nice to feel the home support."

Mauritian rider Kim Le Court-Pienaar won the overall general classification of the 2026 Tour of Britain Women.

But there was more silverwear for British riders as Lichfield's Josie Nelson, of Team Picnic PostNL, was named Best British Racer.

"It feels really special," she said, adding: "I've not won anything like this before.

"I think the competition this year is potentially the highest that there has ever been at the Tour of Britain."

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