Tour de France 2025 stage 3

1. Tour de France 2025: Merlier Cashes In, Van der Poel Stays in Yellow

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Tim Merlier sprints to victory in the streets of Dunkirk. He beats Jonathan Milan at the end of a crash-marred stage, while Mathieu van der Poel retains the yellow jersey.

2. Tour de France 2025 Route stage 3: Valenciennes - Dunkirk

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Monday, 7 July – The 3rd stage of the Tour de France takes the riders across gently rolling terrain from Valenciennes to Dunkirk. The distance is 178.3 kilometres with 800 metres of elevation gain. So, that's perfect for a bunch sprint.

3. Tour de France 2025 Favourites stage 3: For fast finishers #2

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Stage 1 suits the sprinters, no doubt — but the 3rd stage is even more tailor-made for them. Over 178.3 kilometres, there are only 800 metres of climbing on the menu.