{"id":2109252,"date":"2026-08-24T16:09:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T13:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2109252"},"modified":"2026-08-24T16:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T13:09:12","slug":"vuelta-a-espana-stage-3-ends-without-a-winner-as-extreme-weather-batters-the-peloton-on-the-road-to-first-summit-finish-at-font-romeu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2109252","title":{"rendered":"Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a: Stage 3 ends without a winner as extreme weather batters the peloton on the road to first summit finish at Font Romeu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qeUP3Jwa4YCvLkCpjvgbEa-2100-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    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     As it happened: Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3 comes to a premature end\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nVuelta a Espa\u00f1a\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a: Stage 3 ends without a winner as extreme weather batters the peloton on the road to first summit finish at Font Romeu<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Race Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nDani Ostanek <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-08-24T16:09:12Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n24 August 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Peloton seeks refuge in hotel 15km from finish, Tadej Poga\u010dar remains in red jersey as race leader<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" 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cancelled.<\/p>\n<p>Race leader Tadej Poga\u010dar and his UAE Team Emirates-XRG team were primed to lead the way to the line and likely extend his red jersey lead.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2d7e26f6-9fa9-11f1-ab17-6f0db4362340-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All that remained before the final climb was to catch breakaway survivor Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma) and late attacker Lorenzo Fortunato (XDS-Astana), but any hopes of racing continued to the summit finish were dashed as a massive hailstorm struck.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Television images faltered as the riders raced over the penultimate climb of the Col de Mont-Louis, reappearing to show dropped riders pulling off the road to take shelter and Poga\u010dar riding to the front of the peloton to wave his fellow riders to a halt.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The entire Vuelta convoy ground to a halt at a hotel near the top of the Col de Mont-Louis, the soaked and frozen riders quickly piling inside to seek refuge from the abysmal conditions. Shortly afterwards, word filtered through that the stage would be cancelled. There would be no racing to the line and no results taken at the time of the stoppage.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgNzaGgQEQpA8BkDmvBByi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgNzaGgQEQpA8BkDmvBByi-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a GC standings &#8211; No change after stage cancellation, Tadej Poga\u010dar keeps leader&#8217;s jersey after stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3 comes to a premature end<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As a result of the cancellation, Poga\u010dar continues in the race lead, heading towards stage 4&#8217;s mountainous day through Andorra with a nine-second lead over Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are no changes to the points or mountain classifications overnight, either. Breakaway rider Ethan Hayter (Soudal-QuickStep) led the race over the day&#8217;s only intermediate sprint to take 20 points. He won&#8217;t take the points lead from Poga\u010dar, however, with all results on the stage cancelled.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-JYJ3RmuzPiDC2piiB5dQ7A\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-JYJ3RmuzPiDC2piiB5dQ7A slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s unclear whether Fortunato and Wenzel made it to the top of the stage&#8217;s penultimate climb before the race was halted. Regardless, no points have been handed out for stage 3, so Koen Bouwman (Visma-Lease a Bike) remains in the polka dot jersey as king of the mountains.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c8a60d2-9fd9-11f1-88d0-ad939fd0cb04\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Ethan Hayter and Olivier Le Gac at the head of the day&#8217;s breakaway <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-5cdb7758-9fd3-11f1-ab93-ff0803bd2f05\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rounding off the race&#8217;s French Gran Salida, stage 3 of the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a took the peloton on a 174km run towards the Pyrenees from Gruissan to Font Romeu.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After a flat first three-quarters of the stage, the road gradually turned upwards towards the race&#8217;s opening first-category climb, the Col de Mont-Louis (19.4km at 4.8%). A short 4km descent led the way onto the final ascent to Font Romeu (9.8km at 5%), a second-category climb.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: British sensation steals the show in first road stage at La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;When Wout goes, you have to react&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar retains Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a lead after sizzling finale duel with Van Aert<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: former World Champion wins Tour de France stage 4 as new race leader takes over from Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Attacks flew from the start of the stage, with the slim chance of a potential breakaway win on the cards. Among the early movers were green jersey Ethan Hayter (Soudal-QuickStep), in the break for the second day in a row, and Magnus Cort (Uno-X Mobility).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The pair were joined out front by Timo Roosen (Picnic-PostNL), Olivier Le Gac (Groupama-FDJ United), Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma), and Asbj\u00f8rn Hellemose (Jayco-AlUla). Milan Vader (Pinarello-Q36.5) briefly gave chase before dropping back to the peloton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The sextet raced out to a 2:30 lead, controlled from behind by UAE Team Emirates-XRG, who massed on the front of the peloton for team and race leader Tadej Poga\u010dar. The first half of the day passed with little incident, with UAE having cut the break&#8217;s advantage to under two minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c8a6154-9fd9-11f1-8edc-6321ca4c9dd7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG led the peloton for much of the stage <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-6c8a61c2-9fd9-11f1-8a42-9f5f9842e91e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not long afterwards, crosswinds hit the race, splitting the peloton apart as UAE pushed at the front. The split was undone a few kilometres later, though, with the wind having only a brief effect.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hayter led the race over the intermediate sprint with 45km to go, the British racer adding 20 points to his tally and seemingly leapfrogging Poga\u010dar in the points classification.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind, Poga\u010dar&#8217;s team continued to work, leading the peloton onto the Col de Mont-Louis with 35km to go, 1:30 behind the break.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At 29km from the line, Hellemose was the first man to react in the breakaway, bursting clear of his companions. He took Cort and Wenzel with him as the peloton closed the gap to less than a minute, while Hayter, Le Gac, and Roosen were reabsorbed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c8a6230-9fd9-11f1-8be1-f105c363a1b9\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mats Wenzel and Magnus Cort were the last breakaway survivors on the penultimate climb <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-6c8a629e-9fd9-11f1-a36e-9f8ebd415ab9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hellemose was the first man dropped from the leading trio as Wenzel accelerated with 25km to go. Cort briefly stuck with the Luxembourger as the heavens opened, but he soon dropped away and back to the peloton, too.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lorenzo Fortunato (XDS-Astana) launched the first volley from the peloton, jumping away 19km from the finish. He soon crossed over to Wenzel. The pair raced on together into ever heavier rain and hail amid a massive storm, with Fortunato leading the way over the summit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Shortly afterwards, television images showed dropped riders pulling to the side of the road to seek shelter from the hail. The race was neutralised shortly afterwards, as Poga\u010dar called a halt to the action amid the treacherous conditions.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar and the rest of the riders were quickly moved into a hotel near the summit, before Vuelta organisers announced that racing wouldn&#8217;t resume as stage 3 was cancelled.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c8a630c-9fd9-11f1-9a03-d52f1eb7574d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Riders \u2013\u00a0including Jordi Meeus, pictured here \u2013 climbed off their bikes to seek shelter from the hail as the stage was cancelled <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-25ec7b36-9fd6-11f1-a7f1-955387674963\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. 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Her favourite races include the Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France Femmes, Tro-Bro L\u00e9on, and cycling&#8217;s fourth Grand Tour, the Volta a Portugal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please 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320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3 comes to a premature end<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: British sensation steals the show in first road stage at La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;When Wout goes, you have to react&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar retains Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a lead after sizzling finale duel with Van Aert<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: former World Champion wins Tour de France stage 4 as new race leader takes over from Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVjibzGwjF7ZSVLRodUHS8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVjibzGwjF7ZSVLRodUHS8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVjibzGwjF7ZSVLRodUHS8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVjibzGwjF7ZSVLRodUHS8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVjibzGwjF7ZSVLRodUHS8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a places restrictions on its own content creator amid backlash over interactions with Tadej Poga\u010dar and others<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjHmUwnskFuJeTYbEF8aYC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjHmUwnskFuJeTYbEF8aYC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjHmUwnskFuJeTYbEF8aYC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjHmUwnskFuJeTYbEF8aYC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjHmUwnskFuJeTYbEF8aYC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">La Vuelta, Canada, or elsewhere \u2013 Where are the men&#8217;s stars riding in preparation for the Road World Championships?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xwfHZ2na3reEhMq7K4eAiK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xwfHZ2na3reEhMq7K4eAiK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xwfHZ2na3reEhMq7K4eAiK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xwfHZ2na3reEhMq7K4eAiK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xwfHZ2na3reEhMq7K4eAiK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I will need a bit of luck&#8217; \u2013 Mathieu van der Poel delivers strong mountain bike return at Les Gets but keeps a lid on World Championships expectations<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">A fighting return for Sammie Maxwell at Mountain Bike World Series round in Les Gets<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The hardest week I&#8217;ve done by far all year&#8217; \u2013 Amber Pate returns to racing at Tour of Britain Women after six months away due to pancreatic tumour<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqedMr2yq5dFSWVFHTrjMA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqedMr2yq5dFSWVFHTrjMA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqedMr2yq5dFSWVFHTrjMA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqedMr2yq5dFSWVFHTrjMA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aqedMr2yq5dFSWVFHTrjMA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Deutschland Tour: Isaac del Toro seals overall title as Paul Magnier wins finale stage 4 in Heilbronn<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/as8Z4qRNG2969Xm5zz6JSM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/as8Z4qRNG2969Xm5zz6JSM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/as8Z4qRNG2969Xm5zz6JSM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/as8Z4qRNG2969Xm5zz6JSM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/as8Z4qRNG2969Xm5zz6JSM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour of Britain Women: Kim Le Court-Pienaar claims overall title as unstoppable Lorena Wiebes takes fourth victory in stage 5 finale<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x2WtQR2kCmobTexWFXFRFU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x2WtQR2kCmobTexWFXFRFU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x2WtQR2kCmobTexWFXFRFU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x2WtQR2kCmobTexWFXFRFU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x2WtQR2kCmobTexWFXFRFU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Renewi Tour: Jasper Philipsen wins overall title with hat trick of sprint victories on stage 5<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qNaVetYgQPFWvp3Ne8irMU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qNaVetYgQPFWvp3Ne8irMU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qNaVetYgQPFWvp3Ne8irMU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qNaVetYgQPFWvp3Ne8irMU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, 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class=\"strapline\">Peloton seeks refuge in hotel 15km from finish, Tadej Poga\u010dar remains in red jersey as race leader<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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cancelled.<\/p>\n<p>Race leader Tadej Poga\u010dar and his UAE Team Emirates-XRG team were primed to lead the way to the line and likely extend his red jersey lead.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2d7e26f6-9fa9-11f1-ab17-6f0db4362340-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All that remained before the final climb was to catch breakaway survivor Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma) and late attacker Lorenzo Fortunato (XDS-Astana), but any hopes of racing continued to the summit finish were dashed as a massive hailstorm struck.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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Mont-Louis, the soaked and frozen riders quickly piling inside to seek refuge from the abysmal conditions. Shortly afterwards, word filtered through that the stage would be cancelled. There would be no racing to the line and no results taken at the time of the stoppage.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgNzaGgQEQpA8BkDmvBByi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgNzaGgQEQpA8BkDmvBByi-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a GC standings &#8211; No change after stage cancellation, Tadej Poga\u010dar keeps leader&#8217;s jersey after stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3 comes to a premature end<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As a result of the cancellation, Poga\u010dar continues in the race lead, heading towards stage 4&#8217;s mountainous day through Andorra with a nine-second lead over Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are no changes to the points or mountain classifications overnight, either. Breakaway rider Ethan Hayter (Soudal-QuickStep) led the race over the day&#8217;s only intermediate sprint to take 20 points. He won&#8217;t take the points lead from Poga\u010dar, however, with all results on the stage cancelled.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-JYJ3RmuzPiDC2piiB5dQ7A\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-JYJ3RmuzPiDC2piiB5dQ7A slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s unclear whether Fortunato and Wenzel made it to the top of the stage&#8217;s penultimate climb before the race was halted. Regardless, no points have been handed out for stage 3, so Koen Bouwman (Visma-Lease a Bike) remains in the polka dot jersey as king of the mountains.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c8a60d2-9fd9-11f1-88d0-ad939fd0cb04\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Ethan Hayter and Olivier Le Gac at the head of the day&#8217;s breakaway <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-5cdb7758-9fd3-11f1-ab93-ff0803bd2f05\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rounding off the race&#8217;s French Gran Salida, stage 3 of the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a took the peloton on a 174km run towards the Pyrenees from Gruissan to Font Romeu.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After a flat first three-quarters of the stage, the road gradually turned upwards towards the race&#8217;s opening first-category climb, the Col de Mont-Louis (19.4km at 4.8%). A short 4km descent led the way onto the final ascent to Font Romeu (9.8km at 5%), a second-category climb.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: British sensation steals the show in first road stage at La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;When Wout goes, you have to react&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar retains Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a lead after sizzling finale duel with Van Aert<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: former World Champion wins Tour de France stage 4 as new race leader takes over from Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Attacks flew from the start of the stage, with the slim chance of a potential breakaway win on the cards. Among the early movers were green jersey Ethan Hayter (Soudal-QuickStep), in the break for the second day in a row, and Magnus Cort (Uno-X Mobility).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The pair were joined out front by Timo Roosen (Picnic-PostNL), Olivier Le Gac (Groupama-FDJ United), Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma), and Asbj\u00f8rn Hellemose (Jayco-AlUla). Milan Vader (Pinarello-Q36.5) briefly gave chase before dropping back to the peloton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The sextet raced out to a 2:30 lead, controlled from behind by UAE Team Emirates-XRG, who massed on the front of the peloton for team and race leader Tadej Poga\u010dar. The first half of the day passed with little incident, with UAE having cut the break&#8217;s advantage to under two minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c8a6154-9fd9-11f1-8edc-6321ca4c9dd7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG led the peloton for much of the stage <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-6c8a61c2-9fd9-11f1-8a42-9f5f9842e91e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not long afterwards, crosswinds hit the race, splitting the peloton apart as UAE pushed at the front. The split was undone a few kilometres later, though, with the wind having only a brief effect.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hayter led the race over the intermediate sprint with 45km to go, the British racer adding 20 points to his tally and seemingly leapfrogging Poga\u010dar in the points classification.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind, Poga\u010dar&#8217;s team continued to work, leading the peloton onto the Col de Mont-Louis with 35km to go, 1:30 behind the break.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At 29km from the line, Hellemose was the first man to react in the breakaway, bursting clear of his companions. He took Cort and Wenzel with him as the peloton closed the gap to less than a minute, while Hayter, Le Gac, and Roosen were reabsorbed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c8a6230-9fd9-11f1-8be1-f105c363a1b9\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mats Wenzel and Magnus Cort were the last breakaway survivors on the penultimate climb <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-6c8a629e-9fd9-11f1-a36e-9f8ebd415ab9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hellemose was the first man dropped from the leading trio as Wenzel accelerated with 25km to go. Cort briefly stuck with the Luxembourger as the heavens opened, but he soon dropped away and back to the peloton, too.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lorenzo Fortunato (XDS-Astana) launched the first volley from the peloton, jumping away 19km from the finish. He soon crossed over to Wenzel. The pair raced on together into ever heavier rain and hail amid a massive storm, with Fortunato leading the way over the summit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Shortly afterwards, television images showed dropped riders pulling to the side of the road to seek shelter from the hail. The race was neutralised shortly afterwards, as Poga\u010dar called a halt to the action amid the treacherous conditions.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar and the rest of the riders were quickly moved into a hotel near the summit, before Vuelta organisers announced that racing wouldn&#8217;t resume as stage 3 was cancelled.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c8a630c-9fd9-11f1-9a03-d52f1eb7574d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Riders \u2013\u00a0including Jordi Meeus, pictured here \u2013 climbed off their bikes to seek shelter from the hail as the stage was cancelled <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-25ec7b36-9fd6-11f1-a7f1-955387674963\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. 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Her favourite races include the Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France Femmes, Tro-Bro L\u00e9on, and cycling&#8217;s fourth Grand Tour, the Volta a Portugal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgNzaGgQEQpA8BkDmvBByi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgNzaGgQEQpA8BkDmvBByi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgNzaGgQEQpA8BkDmvBByi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgNzaGgQEQpA8BkDmvBByi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgNzaGgQEQpA8BkDmvBByi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a GC standings &#8211; No change after stage cancellation, Tadej Poga\u010dar keeps leader&#8217;s jersey after stage 3<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3 comes to a premature end<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: British sensation steals the show in first road stage at La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;When Wout goes, you have to react&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar retains Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a lead after sizzling finale duel with Van Aert<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: former World Champion wins Tour de France stage 4 as new race leader takes over from Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVjibzGwjF7ZSVLRodUHS8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVjibzGwjF7ZSVLRodUHS8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVjibzGwjF7ZSVLRodUHS8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVjibzGwjF7ZSVLRodUHS8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVjibzGwjF7ZSVLRodUHS8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a places restrictions on its own content creator amid backlash over interactions with Tadej Poga\u010dar and others<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjHmUwnskFuJeTYbEF8aYC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjHmUwnskFuJeTYbEF8aYC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjHmUwnskFuJeTYbEF8aYC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjHmUwnskFuJeTYbEF8aYC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zjHmUwnskFuJeTYbEF8aYC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">La Vuelta, Canada, or elsewhere \u2013 Where are the men&#8217;s stars riding in preparation for the Road World Championships?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xwfHZ2na3reEhMq7K4eAiK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xwfHZ2na3reEhMq7K4eAiK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xwfHZ2na3reEhMq7K4eAiK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xwfHZ2na3reEhMq7K4eAiK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xwfHZ2na3reEhMq7K4eAiK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I will need a bit of luck&#8217; \u2013 Mathieu van der Poel delivers strong mountain bike return at Les Gets but keeps a lid on World Championships expectations<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22JBgTg7wtvab74qNtGFzS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">A fighting return for Sammie Maxwell at Mountain Bike World Series round in Les Gets<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cxdBUbUNkEmBxuAnRMLd4e-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The hardest week I&#8217;ve done by far all year&#8217; \u2013 Amber Pate returns to racing at Tour of Britain Women after six months away due to pancreatic tumour<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet 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data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Race Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nDani Ostanek <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-08-24T16:09:12Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n24 August 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Peloton seeks refuge in hotel 15km from finish, Tadej Poga\u010dar remains in red jersey as race leader<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p 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newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-2d7e26f6-9fa9-11f1-ab17-6f0db4362340\">Stage 3 of the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a was set to host the first mountain showdown of many over the coming weeks, but the weather intervened on the road to Font Romeu, and the stage was cancelled.<\/p>\n<p>Race leader Tadej Poga\u010dar and his UAE Team Emirates-XRG team were primed to lead the way to the line and likely extend his red jersey lead.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2d7e26f6-9fa9-11f1-ab17-6f0db4362340-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All that remained before the final climb was to catch breakaway survivor Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma) and late attacker Lorenzo Fortunato (XDS-Astana), but any hopes of racing continued to the summit finish were dashed as a massive hailstorm struck.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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Mont-Louis, the soaked and frozen riders quickly piling inside to seek refuge from the abysmal conditions. Shortly afterwards, word filtered through that the stage would be cancelled. There would be no racing to the line and no results taken at the time of the stoppage.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgNzaGgQEQpA8BkDmvBByi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xgNzaGgQEQpA8BkDmvBByi-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a GC standings &#8211; No change after stage cancellation, Tadej Poga\u010dar keeps leader&#8217;s jersey after stage 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YFiENWeo62WR9ixcZRWZS-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3 comes to a premature end<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As a result of the cancellation, Poga\u010dar continues in the race lead, heading towards stage 4&#8217;s mountainous day through Andorra with a nine-second lead over Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are no changes to the points or mountain classifications overnight, either. Breakaway rider Ethan Hayter (Soudal-QuickStep) led the race over the day&#8217;s only intermediate sprint to take 20 points. He won&#8217;t take the points lead from Poga\u010dar, however, with all results on the stage cancelled.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-JYJ3RmuzPiDC2piiB5dQ7A\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-JYJ3RmuzPiDC2piiB5dQ7A slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s unclear whether Fortunato and Wenzel made it to the top of the stage&#8217;s penultimate climb before the race was halted. Regardless, no points have been handed out for stage 3, so Koen Bouwman (Visma-Lease a Bike) remains in the polka dot jersey as king of the mountains.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c8a60d2-9fd9-11f1-88d0-ad939fd0cb04\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ftWKbkJ2w5JaRDyvDtbGNX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Ethan Hayter and Olivier Le Gac at the head of the day&#8217;s breakaway <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-5cdb7758-9fd3-11f1-ab93-ff0803bd2f05\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rounding off the race&#8217;s French Gran Salida, stage 3 of the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a took the peloton on a 174km run towards the Pyrenees from Gruissan to Font Romeu.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After a flat first three-quarters of the stage, the road gradually turned upwards towards the race&#8217;s opening first-category climb, the Col de Mont-Louis (19.4km at 4.8%). A short 4km descent led the way onto the final ascent to Font Romeu (9.8km at 5%), a second-category climb.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPxWbXXnNwNbQkNsPJbekJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: British sensation steals the show in first road stage at La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;When Wout goes, you have to react&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar retains Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a lead after sizzling finale duel with Van Aert<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCHyrfLhfcAJ3Us2NHus77-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: former World Champion wins Tour de France stage 4 as new race leader takes over from Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Attacks flew from the start of the stage, with the slim chance of a potential breakaway win on the cards. Among the early movers were green jersey Ethan Hayter (Soudal-QuickStep), in the break for the second day in a row, and Magnus Cort (Uno-X Mobility).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The pair were joined out front by Timo Roosen (Picnic-PostNL), Olivier Le Gac (Groupama-FDJ United), Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma), and Asbj\u00f8rn Hellemose (Jayco-AlUla). Milan Vader (Pinarello-Q36.5) briefly gave chase before dropping back to the peloton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The sextet raced out to a 2:30 lead, controlled from behind by UAE Team Emirates-XRG, who massed on the front of the peloton for team and race leader Tadej Poga\u010dar. The first half of the day passed with little incident, with UAE having cut the break&#8217;s advantage to under two minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c8a6154-9fd9-11f1-8edc-6321ca4c9dd7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tyjdMjP3ohGwqpNoy2mCwg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG led the peloton for much of the stage <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-6c8a61c2-9fd9-11f1-8a42-9f5f9842e91e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not long afterwards, crosswinds hit the race, splitting the peloton apart as UAE pushed at the front. The split was undone a few kilometres later, though, with the wind having only a brief effect.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hayter led the race over the intermediate sprint with 45km to go, the British racer adding 20 points to his tally and seemingly leapfrogging Poga\u010dar in the points classification.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Behind, Poga\u010dar&#8217;s team continued to work, leading the peloton onto the Col de Mont-Louis with 35km to go, 1:30 behind the break.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At 29km from the line, Hellemose was the first man to react in the breakaway, bursting clear of his companions. He took Cort and Wenzel with him as the peloton closed the gap to less than a minute, while Hayter, Le Gac, and Roosen were reabsorbed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c8a6230-9fd9-11f1-8be1-f105c363a1b9\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kginPzsQX25HNXkaZphoA5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mats Wenzel and Magnus Cort were the last breakaway survivors on the penultimate climb <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-6c8a629e-9fd9-11f1-a36e-9f8ebd415ab9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hellemose was the first man dropped from the leading trio as Wenzel accelerated with 25km to go. Cort briefly stuck with the Luxembourger as the heavens opened, but he soon dropped away and back to the peloton, too.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lorenzo Fortunato (XDS-Astana) launched the first volley from the peloton, jumping away 19km from the finish. He soon crossed over to Wenzel. The pair raced on together into ever heavier rain and hail amid a massive storm, with Fortunato leading the way over the summit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Shortly afterwards, television images showed dropped riders pulling to the side of the road to seek shelter from the hail. The race was neutralised shortly afterwards, as Poga\u010dar called a halt to the action amid the treacherous conditions.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar and the rest of the riders were quickly moved into a hotel near the summit, before Vuelta organisers announced that racing wouldn&#8217;t resume as stage 3 was cancelled.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c8a630c-9fd9-11f1-9a03-d52f1eb7574d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NC37HqqcpwuBDL4dmWEgpG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Riders \u2013\u00a0including Jordi Meeus, pictured here \u2013 climbed off their bikes to seek shelter from the hail as the stage was cancelled <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-25ec7b36-9fd6-11f1-a7f1-955387674963\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. 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