Tour Down Under 2025: Stage win and GC lead for Romo
foto: Cor VosThe decisive move happens on a punchy climb in the finale. Most of the favourites are there, but defending champion Stephen Williams is notably absent. Javier Romo is present. The 26-year-old Spaniard slips away in the closing section and solos to both the stage victory and the leader's jersey. (Slideshow route/profile)
Results 3rd stage 2025 Tour Down Under
1. Javier Romo (spa)
2. Jhonatan Narváez (col) + 0.05
3. Patrick Konrad (aut) s.t.
4. Finn Fisher-Black (nzl) s.t.
5. Bastien Trochon (fra) s.t.
6. Magnus Sheffield (usa) s.t.
7. Albert Withen Philipsen (den) s.t.
8. Jay Vine (aus) s.t.
9. Chris Harper (aus) s.t.
10. Andrea Bagioli (ita) s.t.
GC after stage 3
1. Javier Romo (spa)
2. Jhonatan Narváez (col) + 0.08
3. Patrick Konrad (aut) + 0.10
4. Finn Fisher-Black (nzl) + 0.12
5. Bastien Trochon (fra) s.t.
6. Magnus Sheffield (usa) + 0.15
7. Albert Withen Philipsen (den) s.t.
8. Jay Vine (aus) s.t.
9. Chris Harper (aus) s.t.
10. Andrea Bagioli (ita) s.t.
Race report
KOM-leader Fergus Browning is the most active rider of the day, featuring in both the first and second breakaways. First, he rides alongside Connor Swift, and later with Geoffrey Bouchard.
By the time the second and final ascent of Knotts Hill begins, the attackers have long been caught. On the steepest sections, a lead group forms, with several riders attempting to break away. None succeed.
Rémy Rochas crests the climb first, but he is reeled in by Jhonatan Narváez. Javier Romo then makes his move – the right one at the right time. The Spaniard powers away to claim the stage victory and the leader’s jersey.
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