<p>Welshman Geraint Thomas overcame the drama of a late puncture in treacherous conditions to win the men's road race at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Thomas, who took bronze in the time trial on Wednesday, appeared to be cruising to victory before he came to a standstill with around six kilometres left of the 168-km slog through continual rain. Jack Bauer of New Zealand claimed silver, ahead of England's Scott Thwaites.</p>
<p>Welshman Geraint Thomas overcame the drama of a late puncture in treacherous conditions to win the men's road race at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Thomas, who took bronze in the time trial on Wednesday, appeared to be cruising to victory before he came to a standstill with around six kilometres left of the 168-km slog through continual rain. Jack Bauer of New Zealand claimed silver, ahead of England's Scott Thwaites.</p>