Tour of Japan 2017 stages

Lennart Jasch is second and Nico Denz takes third from five- rider breakaway

Groupama-FDJ United celebrations following thrilling battle in the heat

Monica Trinca Colonel takes second, with Elisa Balsamo in third

Sandrine Tas rounds out podium after Kopecky chases down late attacks but loses final battle

Attritional battle sees big guns frozen out as Pinarello-Q36.5 rider takes first pro win

Visma-Lease a Bike veteran goes clear with 25 kilometres to go for first-ever mass start road win of career

First elite title for Bäckstedt, as Josie Knight finishes second following monster solo breakaway effort

High temperatures continue to impact national championships week amid growing concern surrounding rider health

Former team manager describes Nationals as "something of an anachronism" in weekly newspaper column