Alejandro Valverde wins the third stage of the Giro di Sicilia, takes the lead in the general classification and falls after the finish line

Alejandro Valverde wins the third stage of the Giro di Sicilia, takes the lead in the general classification and falls after the finish line

Sep 30, 2021 11:11 PM GMT

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Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) won the third stage of the Giro di Sicilia.

The third stage of the Italian race took the peloton between Termini Imerese and Caronia on a 180 kilometer course including a non-category climb and an uphill finish. Abner González took control of the front of the field about 60 kilometers from the finish, setting a pace that reduced the group and managed to catch up with the breakaway.

Rojas and Soler then shot and managed to create a gap with Valverde to control before the last climb. Einer Rubio and Davide Villella were the last riders to work for the former World Champion, to then deliver a finish which earned him the victory of the third stage of the race and the head of the General Classification. After the runner crossed the finish line, he crashed, but without any consequences.

“I am very happy with the victory,†said Valverde. “We started the stage with the idea of ​​winning, and we succeeded … even if the finish was unexpected. consequences. We will see if I am well after tonight to see how we can face the stage tomorrow.