Dylan Teuns snatches Stage 1 victory from Rohan Dennis on the line of the Tour de Romandie after Ethan Hayter crashes

Dylan Teuns took a quite sensational win on Stage 1 of the Tour de Romandie, snatching victory from Rohan Dennis on the line in Switzerland. Before the race, the Belgian told VeloNews “timing is really important” and, although he could not have cut it more fine, he timed his finish to perfection.

A short 1.2km climb to the line was always going to be something that suited Teuns, and as Dennis’ legs began to tire, the 30-year-old took full advantage. Ad/> Just before the steep uphill finish at Romont, a huge fight for position saw dozens of riders collide in a pile-up which included British rider Ethan Hayter, who wore the green jersey after claiming his first World Tour victory in the prologue race.

/> Tour de RomandieHighlights — Ethan Hayter takes prologue at Tour de Romandie21 HOURS AGO Highlights — Ethan Hayter takes prologue at Tour de Romandie Colbrelli to resume 'leisure rides and light physical activity' after cardiac arrest 'We want to show how beautiful cycling is' — Cavalli on looming Tour de France Femmes This left a 50-strong peloton out in front as the race entered the final stages of its 178km journey, and Dennis pushed for home, leading the charge from the foot of the climb. The 31-year-old Australian retained the lead into the last 100 metres, before Teuns found extra energy to push himself to the most dramatic of wins.

As Teuns lifted his arms in jubilation, the commentary team could not quite believe the drama, shouting «what an absolute thriller that was» and «what a finish!», with a dejected Dennis stooping his head as the realisation sunk in that he had been pipped at the post. However, Dennis will still take the leaders jersey from Hayter.