(Source: Sky Procycling) Edvald Boasson Hagen claimed fifth place in a fast-paced finish to stage two at the Tour de France while Chris Froome delivered a statement of intent to his rivals. Boasson Hagen duked it out with the remaining fast men in a depleted peloton as the day came down to a bunch sprint behind the victorious Jan Bakelants. The plucky Belgian (RadioShack-Leopard) infiltrated a late move before powering on solo, crossing the line with a crucial one-second advantage to win the stage and pull on the yellow jersey. Peter Sagan (Cannondale) and Michal Kwiatkowski (Omega Pharma - Quick-Step) came closest at the finish but...
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