Alessandro Covi (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) took the victory on stage 3 of the Vuelta Asturias, prevailing in a sprint from a reduced group in Vegadeo.
The Italian beat out Jordi López (Euskaltel-Euskadi) and Iván García Cortina (Movistar) to the line at the end of the 165.5km stage, a challenging day but one which saw its final climb come 50km from the finish.
Results
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'It's a one in a million situation, isn't it?' – Superstar lead-out helps Matthew Brennan match Tadej Pogačar at Vuelta a España in more ways than one
British star takes 22nd pro win off the back of perfect support from Wout van Aert and Christophe Laporte in Lorca -
'The Vuelta was my choice to be at 110% for the Worlds' - Hugo Houle building form in Spanish Grand Tour as likely last rainbow jersey battle of career approaches
35-year-old former Tour de France stage winner aiming to retire after Canadian WorldTour races in 2027 -
'Enric's in the best shape I've ever seen him' - Former Vuelta a España winner Alejandro Valverde backs Mas to defend lead on Calar Alto summit finish and beyond
Spanish National trainer set to name Montréal Worlds line-up on Vuelta's second rest day -
'That’s why I ride my bike' - Lewis Askey dominates Tour of Britain stage 1 and celebrates with throwback dance move
NSN rider takes opening day victory in front of his family
