Kickers, cobbles and climbing
Starting in Sagliano Micca, the peloton was treated to a down hill start as they wound their way down the valley towards Lago di Viverone. With two short steep kickers and an intermediate sprint, there was plenty of action before the bunch had even started the final climb. Sitting at the top of a category 2 GPM, today’s narrow and cobbled finish into Piedicavallo offered a tough final to the 104.1 km stage
The peloton approach the final 20 kilometres on Stage 3 of 2019 Giro Rosa Iccrea, a 104.7 km road race from Sagliano Micca to Piedicavallo, Italy on July 7, 2019. Photo by Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
A young Trek Segafredo fan at Stage 3 of 2019 Giro Rosa Iccrea, a 104.7 km road race from Sagliano Micca to Piedicavallo, Italy on July 7, 2019. Photo by Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
Elisa Longo Borghini tries to cool down after another hot day in Italy.
Ruth Winder gasps for breath at the finish.
Marianne Vos (NED) speeds by to win the stage ahead of Lucy Kennedy (AUS) at Stage 3 of 2019 Giro Rosa Iccrea, a 104.7 km road race from Sagliano Micca to Piedicavallo, Italy on July 7, 2019. Photo by Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
Top three on the stage: Marianne Vos (NED), Lucy Kennedy (AUS) and Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (DEN) on Stage 3 of 2019 Giro Rosa Iccrea, a 104.7 km road race from Sagliano Micca to Piedicavallo, Italy on July 7, 2019. Photo by Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
Kasia Niewiadoma (POL) retains the pink jersey after Stage 3 of 2019 Giro Rosa Iccrea, a 104.7 km road race from Sagliano Micca to Piedicavallo, Italy on July 7, 2019. Photo by Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
Elisa Longo Borghini (ITA) retains the best Italian jersey after Stage 3 of 2019 Giro Rosa Iccrea, a 104.7 km road race from Sagliano Micca to Piedicavallo, Italy on July 7, 2019. Photo by Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
Length: 104.1 km / 64.7 miles
Start: Sagliano Micca
Finish: Piedicavallo
Fact of the day: Nearby, in the town of Oropa, stands the Santuario di Oropa. It is believed that a religious settlement has existed here since the 4th century, with the oldest building dating back to the 13th century. Declared an UNESCO world heritage site, the Marian shrine is dedicated to the Black Madonna
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