Belgian wins windblown stage ending in EdinburghHayter four seconds ahead of Van Aert with one stage remainingThe nip and tuck battle between Ethan Hayter and Wout van Aert for the Tour of
Britain could go to the final metres in Aberdeen on Sunday after the stage into Edinburgh, won by the Belgian Yves Lampaert, did nothing to alter the overall standings, meaning Hayter carries his slender four-second lead into the last day.
The pair effectively declared a truce on this windblown stage through the Borders, permitting seven riders who were no threat to maintain a healthy lead throughout and contest the stage win after being whittled down to three. But Van Aert will have to take the fight to Hayter if he is to overhaul him and the only option is the intermediate sprints that carry time bonuses, as well as those awarded at the finish.