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

Maximilian Schachmann (Image credit: Getty Images)

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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).

“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.

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