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A severe hailstorm forced the cancellation of Vuelta a España Stage 3, leading the peloton to shelter at the IGESA Village Club in Les Sorbiers. The hotel, a one-star facility, received hundreds of five-star reviews from riders and fans, with general manager Guillaume Villeneuve praising the hospitality and gratitude of the athletes.
Stage 3 of the 2026 Vuelta a España was cancelled due to severe hail in the French Pyrenees. Race leader Tadej Pogačar stopped the peloton 15km from the finish line, leading riders to shelter before organizers officially abandoned the stage. No winner was declared, and Pogačar retained the red leader's jersey.
Tadej Pogacar sprinted clear on the final climb to win Stage 3 in the Pyrenees, earning 10 bonus seconds and seizing the yellow jersey as Jonas Vingegaard finished two seconds back; with the stage win and Vingegaard’s results, Pogacar sits level on time but leads on the tiebreaker as the Tour heads deeper into the mountains.
Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) won stage 3 of the Tour de Romandie in a reduced sprint in Orbe, denying Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) a third straight stage win as Finn Fisher-Black finished second and Valentin Paret-Peintre third; Pogacar remains in the overall lead by 17 seconds over Florian Lipowitz, with Lenny Martinez third at 26 seconds ahead of the mountains.
Demi Vollering, a favorite in the Tour de France Femmes, was involved in a crash during stage 3 and is now heading to the hospital for checks before a decision is made on whether she will continue the race.
Demi Vollering crashed in the final kilometers of stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes but did not lose time in the general classification; Marianne Vos took the race lead due to stage bonuses amid a disrupted finish with only about 20 riders contesting.
Jasper Philipsen, who won the first stage of the Tour de France, was forced to abandon the third stage after a crash caused by a collision involving Bryan Coquard, with other notable crashes including Geraint Thomas and Remco Evenepoel. The stage was won by Tim Merlier, and the race continues amidst multiple crashes and injuries, highlighting the chaotic nature of the event.
AstraZeneca's drug Tagrisso significantly reduces the progression of stage 3 lung cancer by 84% in patients with a specific genetic mutation, potentially changing treatment practices according to experts at the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates secured his second consecutive stage win at the Volta a Catalunya, dominating the summit finish at Port Ainé on stage 3. Pogačar soloed to the finish, extending his lead in the general classification to 2:27 over Mikel Landa. The stage featured a battle for the breakaway, with the peloton eventually reeling in the escapees before the final climb. Pogačar's victory was supported by his team's strong performance, and he expressed gratitude for their efforts.
CNN anchor Sara Sidner emotionally announced her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis, urging viewers to prioritize regular mammograms and self-exams. Despite the shock of her diagnosis, she expressed gratitude for life and the support of her loved ones, emphasizing the importance of cherishing each day.
Stage 3 of the Tour de France sees the riders heading towards the French border, with Neilson Powless and Laurent Pichon leading the race. The main teams with sprint focus are starting to position themselves in the peloton, while Powless enjoys his time in the polka-dot jersey. The gap between the leaders and the peloton is growing, and the sprinters are preparing for their first opportunity to shine in a bunch finish.