On this long third stage (193.5 km), which starts and ends in Breda this Sunday, seven riders, including four Spaniards, took a three-minute lead. The peloton, controlled by the Trek, remains in contact, while there are still three-quarters of the race to go.
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The riders tackle the third and final stage in the Netherlands, Sunday August 21, before joining the Basque Country during the rest day on Monday. This long third stage (193.5 km), which starts and ends in Breda, seems intended for sprinters, with a very flat profile. The opportunity for Sam Bennett (Borah Hansgrohe), winner on Saturday, to double the bet?
The Irishman must however be wary of a Tim Merlier (Alpecin-Deceuninck) revenge. The Belgian champion, big favorite on Saturday, was indeed delayed in the final packing in Utrecht. For the general classification, the red jersey should remain on the shoulders of a rider from the Jumbo-Visma formation, winner of the team time trial during the first stage. Teunissen snatched first place in the general standings from his teammate Gesink on Saturday, thanks to the game of bonuses.