Ruta del Sol 2025: Kristoff wins from decimated peloton

fotobureau Cor VosAfter the climbing battles of the opening days, the Ruta del Sol serves up a rolling stage in the 3rd stage. Alexander Kristoff seizes the opportunity, winning the sprint from a reduced peloton, while Pavel Sivakov retains the overall lead. (Slideshow route/profile)

Results 3rd stage 2025 Ruta del Sol

1. Alexander Kristoff (nor)
2. Ben Turner (gbr) s.t.
3. Maxim Van Gils (bel) s.t.
4. Tom Pidcock (gbr) s.t.
5. Oliver Naesen (bel) s.t.
6. Cesar Macias (por) s.t.
7. Florian Dauphin (fra) s.t.
8. Anders Foldager (den) s.t.
9. Jon Barrenetxea (spa) s.t.
10. David Martin (spa) s.t.

GC after stage 3
1. Pavel Sivakov (fra)
2. Clément Berthet (fra) + 0.23
3. Tom Pidcock (gbr) + 0.26
4. Maxim Van Gils (bel) + 0.59
5. Tim Wellens (bel) + 1.03
6. Marc Soler (spa) + 1.35
7. Steff Cras (bel) + 1.42
8. Markus Hoelgaard (nor) + 2.41
9. Johannes- Staune Mittet (nor) + 2.43
10. Nicolas Prodhomme (fra) + 3.02

Race report
Victor Papon is the first attacker, but he doesn’t make the break. Guillermo Thomas Silva, Diego Uriarte, and Lorenzo Peschi have more success, opening up a 4-minute lead over the peloton.

The attackers are caught before the Golden Kilometre, where Tom Pidcock then collects 6 seconds.

By that time, the peloton has been significantly reduced. Most sprinters have been dropped, but one who remains is Alexander Kristoff. In the final metres, he comes alongside Ben Turner, who launched his sprint early. The Brit finishes second, with Maxim Van Gils in third.

Another interesting reads: route 3rd stage 2025 Ruta del Sol.