Brit Dan McLay says ‘it’s about time he won something’ as he takes opening stage of Herald Sun Tour

McLay adds to his tally of pro wins and takes the leader’s jersey in Australia

Dan McLay has taken the first win of the season for EF Education First (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

British sprinter Dan McLay has taken EF Education First’s opening win of 2019 at the Herald Sun Tour.

The 27-year-old said “it’s about time he won something” as he takes the leaders jersey of the Australian stage race.

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Alex Ballinger

Alex Ballinger is editor of BikeBiz magazine, the leading publication for the UK cycle industry, and is the former digital news editor for CyclingWeekly.com. After gaining experience in local newsrooms, national newspapers and in digital journalism, Alex found his calling in cycling, first as a reporter, then as news editor responsible for Cycling Weekly's online news output, and now as the editor of BikeBiz. Since pro cycling first captured his heart during the 2010 Tour de France (specifically the Contador-Schleck battle) Alex covered three Tours de France, multiple editions of the Tour of Britain, and the World Championships, while both writing and video presenting for Cycling Weekly. He also specialises in fitness writing, often throwing himself into the deep end to help readers improve their own power numbers.  Away from the desk, Alex can be found racing time trials, riding BMX and mountain bikes, or exploring off-road on his gravel bike. He’s also an avid gamer, and can usually be found buried in an eclectic selection of books.