Greipel sprints to Tour of Britain opener

Andre Greipel wins, Tour of Britain 2010, stage one

Already the most prolific rider in the peloton this year, Andre Greipel won the 132.6km opening stage of the 2010 Tour of Britain to add another victory to his tally.

The HTC-Columbia sprinter outgunned Manuel Belletti (CSF-Colnago) and Team Sky rider Greg Henderson at the sunny seaside finish in Blackpool.

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