Mark Cavendish (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team) won this Sunday, May 8, stage 3 of the edition 105 of the Giro d’Italia by imposing itself in an exciting final packaging. The Briton beat the Colombian at the finish line Fernando Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) and Frenchman Arnaud Démare (Groupama-FDJ).
Cavendish He won again a fraction of the ‘corsa rosa’, despite having suffered a mechanical mishap during the day, the Briton was able to position himself on the final straight to take the center of the track and with power he achieved victory.
The day was slow and with few emotions due to the long journey of more than 200 kilometers. The peloton allowed three cyclists to integrate a break that was captured less than 25 km from the finish line.
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After controlling the escapees, the great platoon undertook Balatonfüred and the launch trains began to position themselves for what would be the auction.
At the same time, the packers tried to have the best possible position to avoid any setbacks and to be able to make the sprint.
the dutch Mathieu Van Der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) he had no problem staying in the main batch and retaining the overall leader’s jersey. Simon Yates (Team Bikeexchange Jayco) also positioned himself to be safe and continue second.
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Top 5 overall ranking:
1. Mathieu Van Der Poel – Alpecin Fenix
2. Simon Yates – Team Bikeexchange Jayco 11”
3. Tom Dumoulin – Jumbo Visma 16”
4. Matteo Sobrero – Team Bikeexchange Jayco at 24”
5. Wilco Kelderman-Bora Hansgrohe at 24”
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37. Santiago Buitrago – Bahrain Victorious at 36”
59. Miguel Angel Lopez – Astana at 42”
91. Harold Tejada – Astana at 56”
This Monday, May 9, stage 4 will be held, which will have the first high end of the ‘corsa rosa’. The day will have a route of 172 kilometers starting in Avola and finishing in the traditional Etna.
