Team Sky's Sergio Henao crowned Colombia's road race champion

Last Updated: 27/02/17 6:59pm

Team Sky's Sergio Henao is the new road race champion of Colombia.

Henao overcame a crash and a puncture to claim victory by 49 seconds from Jarlinson Pantano, who has won the national time-trial title on Saturday.

He received a great deal of support throughout the 239km race from Team Sky team-mate and cousin Sebastian Henao.

Sergio launched his decisive attack just before the start of the final lap of the course in Bogota, which attracted massive crowds.

And he was soon clear of his main rivals, although top Colombian rider Nairo Quintana chose to miss the race to take part in the Abu Dhabi Tour.

Victory will mean Henao wearing the Colombian champion's jersey in his road races in Europe for the rest of the year.