Orica GreenEdge pipped Mark Cavendish’s Omega Pharma-Quick Step squad by a single second to win today’s team time trial in the Tour de France and make it two stage victories in as many days.

Orica GreenEdge were all smiles after Simon Gerrans pipped Peter Sagan to the line and won stage three of the Tour de France in Calvi.

Jan Bakelants’ first victory as a professional was one to savour as the Belgian found himself the surprise leader of the 100th Tour de France last night.

Home rider Simon Gerrans lifted the Tour Down Under title today after a gripping final stage.