Overview

• David Gaudu won the uphill finish to Ceres ahead of Mads Pedersen, with Jonas Vingegaard third and retaining the overall lead on countback despite being level on time with Gaudu.
• Visma-Lease a Bike said several bikes were stolen overnight from its mechanics’ truck in northern Italy, and local police have opened an investigation.
• Reports from Italian and cycling media said up to 18 bikes valued at about €250,000 were taken, figures that remain reported rather than officially confirmed.
• Team mechanics built replacement machines for the start, and Vingegaard said he still had bikes to race on after one spare from Sunday was among those stolen.
• Axel Zingle abandoned the Vuelta before Stage 3 due to a shoulder injury from Sunday’s crash, while Vingegaard continues in the leader’s jersey after his Stage 2 win.