Hammond to target stage wins

Former British champion Roger Hammond was seen as a contender heading into the Tour of Britain, but lost out on yesterday's first stage when he was stranded back in the main bunch, finishing over 22 minutes down. Usually competing in the colours of the Discovery Channel squad, Hammond is guesting with the GB team this week. He told Cyclingnews that he has set other targets for the remainder of the race.

"I will try to pick up stage wins now. That is all I can do. I think all the other things - overall, points, etcetera are out the window, especially with such a short time trial stage. So I basically have to go for stage wins, that is all that is really left."

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