O Gran Camiño: Iván Romeo converts 11km solo into stage 3 victory as Jørgen Nordhagen takes race lead

OTURA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 19: Ivan Romeo of Spain and Team Movistar celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 72nd Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol 2026, Stage 2 a 138.6km stage from Torrox to Otura 797m on February 19, 2026 in Otura, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)
Iván Romeo soloed to the win at O Gran Camiño much like he did on stage 2 of the Vuelta a Andalucía (pictured) (Image credit: Getty Images)

Spanish road champion Iván Romeo gave Movistar their second victory in as many days on stage 3 of O Gran Camiño, attacking away solo with 11km to go after sparking attacks that split the race up on the only categorised climb of the day.

Roméo launched his first attack on the shallow but lengthy Alto Pico Muralla climb with 42km to go, which drew out several of the top climbers and eventually led to a group of six riders breaking away over the top of the ascent.

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