Yahoo Sports The Guardian Steve Williams extends his lead in the Tour of Britain’s “chaotic” third stage, ahead of William Fosteringham. Thu, Sept. 5, 2024, at 5:20 p.m. GMT+1·2-minute reading During the third stage, riders pass through Penistone.</span>Image courtesy of Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images</span> In the third stage, riders pass through Penistone.Image courtesy of Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images With a 10 second time bonus for winning stage three, Steve Williams increased his advantage over the field and solidified his hold on the Tour of Britain at the uphill finish in Barnsley. After a thrilling four hours of racing across Yorkshire, Williams had won his second stage victory in two days. It was far from easy sailing, though, with the Welshman and his Israel-Premier Tech team suffering terrible losses at the hands of first Julian Alaphilippe and then Louis Sutton.
