Overview

• David Gaudu of Groupama-FDJ claimed the uphill finish in Ceres to take the third stage.
• Jonas Vingegaard retained the overall lead and collected four bonus seconds at the line.
• Team Visma reported that several bicycles were stolen overnight from its mechanics’ truck at a Turin hotel, prompting a police investigation.
• The team said mechanics prepared available replacements so the riders could start on spare equipment.
• Axel Zingle abandoned following a crash-related shoulder injury, with additional withdrawals linked to the previous day’s wet conditions.