A UCI Category 2.1 event, the tour consisted of six stages covering a total distance of 870.5 km (540.9 mi), starting in Glasgow and finishing at The Mall in London.
The stage was dominated by an early breakaway of three riders, who were never caught and finished 21⁄2 minutes ahead of the peloton.
Throughout the race, Goss secured enough time bonuses in the sprints to take the overall lead from Pedersen.
Manning was leading as the race reached the final roundabout but he was directed the wrong way and lost the stage.
The riders went on strike, after being misled by race officials, with their main complaint being poor security.