Van Avermaet dedicated his overall victory to the late Andy Rihs, the BMC team owner who died at the age of 75 last month.

"I think we all had it in mind to win a race for him," he said.

"Tomorrow is his funeral. He was a big boss for us, a big supporter for many years at BMC.

"Thank you to Andy, thank you to the team. It's so great I can win this and it's great I can have Yorkshire on my palmares [list of race wins]."

The final day of the Tour de Yorkshire was all about two men.

First up was Stephane Rossetto, who surged forward with more than 120km to go... and just kept on going.

An amazing shot of him crossing the line from the official race Twitter account:

Secondly, the overall winner Greg van Avermaet. The Belgian, who had previously won Olympic gold in the 2016 road race in Rio, nipped over the line to secure overall victory across the four-day Tour.

There we have it - after four incredible days of racing.

There have been twists, turns, sprints, falls and plenty of amazing moments.

First was Greg van Avermaet in 16h 38m 00.

Eduard Prades took second nine seconds behind while last year's winner Serge Pauwels was third, trailing by 14 seconds.

The first British rider home was Ian Bibby who was just 23 seconds off the lead in sixth.

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As for our overall stage winner - he came in as one of the favourites and he justified that tag today.

And just for good measure, Greg van Avermaet, the 2016 Olympic road race champion, won the sprint for second to pick up six extra bonus seconds and cement his place as 2018 Tour de Yorkshire winner.

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Stephane Rossetto had time to look over both shoulders and soak up the terrific atmosphere on the Headrow in Leeds - the scene of the 2014 Tour de France's Grand Depart.

A little fist bump as he crossed the line. The official timings give him a margin of victory of 34 seconds.

I've seen lots of solo breaks before but none to match that given the terrain and headwind he had to battle. Terrific stuff by the Frenchman.

Greg van Avermaet wins the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire.

Stephane Rossetto wins final stage of Tour de Yorkshire

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Stephane Rossetto, who went on a solo break more than 120km ago is into the final 2km. His lead is under one minute. Come on Stephane. Keep turning those legs.

Hopefully the encouragement he receives from the packed city centre will propel him to the finish line.

Sun + bank holiday weekend + Tour de Yorkshire = huge crowds.

Greg van Avermaet's BMC Racing team-mates are shepherding their man home in fine fashion.

Magnus Cort Nielsen is fighting hard though and has come back to within 40 seconds. Surely not a twist in the tale?

And here goes Edward Dunbar on a slight incline. He is technically 21 seconds behind Van Avermaet and still a danger. It was a terrific move and the Belgian would not have liked that inside the final 5km but calm and control is restored.

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The riders are coming into the outskirts of Leeds.

Stephane Rossetto looks like he might hang on for this. BMC Racing have worked hard to drop Magnus Cort Nielsen and now they seem content to let the Frenchman have his day.

His lead is holding firm at 90 seconds as he takes a big left-hander in front of Kirkstall Abbey. He knows he's nearly home.

You've got to feel for Stephane Rossetto.

While he's been pedalling for all he's worth out on his own, these people on the route on Kirkstall Road are enjoying a lie-down in the shade.

Who'd be a professional cyclist eh?

So, entering the final 10km, the state of the race is this...

Stephane Rossetto is grimly hanging on, holding a lead of 90 seconds over a bunch of riders led by BMC Racing, riding for Greg van Avermaet.

Van Avermaet, who started the day 10 seconds adrift of race leader Magnus Cort Nielsen, looks nailed on for the overall title because Nielsen has been dropped and is on his own, more than one minute adrift.

Van Avermaet has two team-mates to pace him. He won't care about catching Rossetto now. The only thing that can stop the Belgian from winning is a mechanical issue or a puncture, but then I guess he'd just borrow a bike from a team-mate.

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Poor old Stephane Rossetto - he's approaching the final intermediate sprint of the race and it's at the top of yet another hill. He looks like he's pedalling through sand at the moment.

His tongue is out, he is grimacing and he is weaving all over the road. He is getting plenty of support from the fans in Arthington - an intermediate sprint on a hill? Brilliant. He gets three bonus seconds, but he doesn't want them.

At the bottom of the climb, BMC Racing are pushing on. Greg van Avermaet is down to two team-mates, but that is two more than any one else in that group.

If he can get over the sprint line first out of this bunch he will get two bonus seconds and the Belgian is fully aware of that and sprints clear.

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The man I'm sure you all want to see win the stage is doing his level best. He is hunched over his handlebars, but is toiling as the road continues to go up and down.

His lead over the group containing Greg van Avermaet is two minutes 22 seconds and he still has 17.5km to pedal.

It looks all over for Magnus Cort Nielsen's hopes of winning the overall title though. His group is 30 seconds behind Van Avermaet.

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There are still numerous possibilities for the overall race win. Owain Doull will not be among them though because his break has been reeled back in.

Irish climber Edward Dunbar is the next to show his hand. The Aqua rider has powered up this climb and he is a threat. He started the day just 29 seconds behind Magnus Cort Nielsen.

He opened up a brief lead over defending champion Serge Pauwels and Greg van Avermaet.

However, Van Avermaet is suddenly looking very strong. He has three BMC Racing team-mates with him for this final 20km.

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Another intriguing move. Owain Doull of Team Sky and Bryan Coquard of Vital Concept have broken clear of the bunch who were chasing Stephane Rossetto.

Briton Doull started the day just 63 seconds behind Magnus Cort Nielsen, who is in the peloton, which had closed up to within 45 seconds of the group that Doull has just escaped from and has now finally caught it.

Doull and Coquard are working well and are chasing Rossetto down but they are only 30 seconds clear of the peloton as they hit the bottom of Cote de Otley Chevin.

Rossetto is already nearing the top. His advantage is three minutes, 30 seconds and he is receiving tremendous support.

The riders are closing in on the finish line after a long day in the saddle.

Crowds are now in place in Leeds with anticipation building.

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The Dimension Data team are riding on the front of the peloton, they are still working hard for Serge Pauwels - the defending champion is not going to give up his crown easily.

This climb of Cote to Otley Chevin could well prove crucial. It's a 1.4km ascent with an average gradient of 10.3%. It's not long but it is steep and at this stage of the race, energy levels are low.

Will anyone completely blow up?