Stage 3: Sorrento – Marina di Ascea
Distance: 222km
Highest point: 587m
Category: Medium mountains
Stefano Zanatta says: "A big day for the team of the maglia rosa, who will look to defend him over two climbs. If that’s Cavendish he will struggle to keep it here but someone such as Modolo, who can look after himself on climbs, might hang on. Otherwise you’re talking about a really good passista, such as Astana’s Simone Ponzi. So it won’t make any difference to the outcome but the final hour will be spectacular. It will be very, very fast."
TOPICS
-
'This is a big stepping stone' - Matthew Brennan eyes Great Britain start of 2027 Tour de France after racking up fourth Vuelta a España success
'I've already booked my holiday' Briton discards last-minute change of heart over non-participation in World Championships. -
American Criterium Cup: Skylar Schneider and Justin Williams secure titles with top 10s at Giro Della Montagna
Barbara Guarischi and Preston Eye sizzle in St. Louis with victories in final race of series -
'He's close to 2022' – Wout van Aert ominously nears peak shape ahead of World Championships as he relishes high workload at Vuelta a España
'It's a conflict of interest because I want the boys from home to be successful, but if he wins Worlds, I don't think I could say how happy I would be for him' says stage winner Brennan -
Vuelta a España GC standings – Enric Mas wears the red jersey into the final week of racing
No changes to the top-10, as Brennan claims another stage win in La Rábida. Palos de la Frontera
