Thanks to the stage win, Hayter now also takes command of the general classification, with the 26-year-old holding a 2 second advantage over Ganna in the GC after three stages. “As soon as I left the start ramp, I just went full gas out there and I’m delighted with my time and with being at the top of the general classification,” he adds. “A special mention to our technical partners: Specialized, for providing me the best bike there is, and Castelli, whose new CDN Time Trial suit was perfect. Together, they made the difference today. Now we will try to defend the jersey and do our best to keep it after Saturday’s stage, before shifting our attention again to helping Tim Merlier on the last day of the race.”
