Volta ao Algarve. Stage 3. Day for sprinters before mountain stage
The third stage of the Volta ao Algarve from Faro to Tavira (201.9 km) despite a few climbs on the distance, became a day for sprinters, who played the stage victory in a bunch sprint. The Dutch rider Cees Bol took a win ahead of Sacha Modolo and Fabio Jakobsen. Astana’s Davide Martinelli was the best team’s performer with 18th position. Team’s leader Miguel Angel Lopez finished safety in the main group.