Sibiu Cycling Tour: Schachmann wins stage 3 as puncture costs Van Eetvelt overall lead

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Maximilian Schachmann (Bora-Hansgrohe) won stage 3 at the Sibiu Cycling Tour, crossing the line alone after breaking away from the field on the road into Păltiniș.

Schachmann crested the top of the 10km climb to the finish line with 18 seconds in hand, as runner-up Jakub Otruba (ATT Investments) led in the eight-rider chase behind ahead of third-placed Filippo Fiorelli (Green Project-Bardiani).

Stage 3 was a 202km race from Brezoi to Păltiniș that included four categorised climbs and a final 10km ascent to the finish line. A group of 25 riders broke away early in the stage but were reeled in on the final ascent. Schachmann made his winning move with 7km to the top to take the victory in Păltiniș.

“Yesterday I was disappointed. I simply didn’t have the legs to follow in the end and I don’t know why. But today I felt a lot better. Florian [Lipowitz] and I attacked several times on the final climb and I could see the others were suffering. I made a move right before a flatter part and could push a good pace. When I had a gap, I was able to hold my rhythm and made it to the line. I am really happy! After such a long time it is great to be at the top of a podium again," Schachmann said.

The previous day's stage winner Lennert Van Eetvelt (Lotto Dstny) went into the third day of racing in the overall race lead with 28 seconds over runner-up Matteo Badilatti (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team).

However, an untimely flat tyre cost Van Eetvelt his leading position in the general classification after he punctured in the closing kilometres of the stage into Păltiniș.

"Incredible bad luck for Lennert Van Eetvelt, he had a puncture in the last 2km and lost the Yellow Jersey!" his team confirmed in a post on social media following the race.

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