{"id":241913,"date":"2026-05-05T16:03:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T16:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/as-it-happened-a-surprise-late-solo-move-takes-the-win-in-stage-3-of-the-vuelta-femenina\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:03:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T16:03:07","slug":"as-it-happened-a-surprise-late-solo-move-takes-the-win-in-stage-3-of-the-vuelta-femenina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/as-it-happened-a-surprise-late-solo-move-takes-the-win-in-stage-3-of-the-vuelta-femenina\/","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: A surprise late solo move takes the win in stage 3 of the Vuelta Femenina"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Refresh <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T16:03:07+00:00\">2026-05-05T16:03:07.518Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8c61df40-3f79-4299-8f88-5c2d791a453e\">In the meantime, we hope you enjoyed following the race with us and we&#8217;ll see you tomorrow, stage four rolls out at 14:05 local time, so we&#8217;ll be with you just before that.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e5c5c4a8-867e-4049-9aad-8dbb6a568c13\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9a4oBPAwBU28uKJpLH5b5h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9a4oBPAwBU28uKJpLH5b5h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9a4oBPAwBU28uKJpLH5b5h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9a4oBPAwBU28uKJpLH5b5h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9a4oBPAwBU28uKJpLH5b5h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9a4oBPAwBU28uKJpLH5b5h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Cedrine Kerbaol (EF Education-Oatly) celebrates on the podium after winning stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina in A Coruna, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images) <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:57:17+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:57:17.220Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a99b0221-c40c-4900-a7c8-c51fbb4b6831\">Tuesday&#8217;s fourth stage sees the peloton tackle a 115.3km route between Monforte de Lemos and Antas De Ulla. For the third day running they&#8217;ll climb more than 2,000m, though this time there are two third category climbs, 96 and 31km from the line.<br \/>We could witness another reduced bunch sprint, though, with bigger time gaps a breakaway might be allowed its head.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:52:01+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:52:01.940Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49394184-67f7-4006-aa8c-f626ca1247a8\">As for Franziska Koch, she and her FDJ United-SUEZ team defended the red jersey brilliantly, the German herself battling to finish 15th to maintain the overall lead. <br \/>The team will be disappointed that Juliette Berthet lost 1.44, slipping down the GC, though fellow climber \u00c9vita Muzic remains in within touching ditance of the red jersey..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:43:31+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:43:31.298Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2b0e605f-43b1-4be7-b54b-fc6c1c8cd6de\">EF Education&#8217;s whole approach is perfect for a finish like today&#8217;s, allowing them to take advantage with aggressive unconventional moves which triumph over the more structured tactics of other teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:41:15+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:41:15.065Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c7b442b-5b44-4d6b-871a-fca934671426\">Once again SD Worx-Protime were outwitted, they had numbers in the final, but were unable to take advantage after Kerbaol&#8217;s late, race winning move. Lotte Kopecky especially will be frustrated finishing second for the second time in three days and being relegated on the other day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:38:44+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:38:44.830Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6f114e4b-ab01-4095-b2c5-809c780071e3\">What a race EF Education-Oatly are having. They <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/vuelta-femenina-stage-1-noemi-ruegg-storms-uphill-sprint-to-beat-kopecky-and-koch-to-first-leaders-jersey\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/vuelta-femenina-stage-1-noemi-ruegg-storms-uphill-sprint-to-beat-kopecky-and-koch-to-first-leaders-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>won the opening stage with Noemi R\u00fcegg<\/strong><\/a> before the Swiss rider crashed out on yesterday&#8217;s second stage. Today they rode brilliantly, Kristen Faulkner attacking late on, Alice Towers making her own move before Kerbaol made the day hers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-a1994eda-af0a-4243-a82c-9b22471beb0e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL.jpg\" alt=\"Cedrine Kerbaol celebrates with her EF Education-Oatly team mates react after winning stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina in A Coruna. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NCyjRUb8eeLbFNgUUsnieL.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Cedrine Kerbaol celebrates with her EF Education-Oatly team mates react after winning stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina in A Coruna. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images) <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:31:02+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:31:02.726Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-34affb1b-0af8-4bf5-b084-1ceaed74c17c\">Results powered by <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcycling.com\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-548d4cae-0467-4b48-b7e3-2ebd1248ce93\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><iframe allow=\"\" height=\"410\" width=\"100%\" id=\"\" style=\"\" class=\"position-center\" data-lazy-priority=\"low\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/firstcycling.com\/widget\/?r=9058&amp;y=2026&amp;s=3&amp;lang=EN\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:19:52+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:19:52.925Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-226f928f-d8a3-4160-90c1-951f30e5166c\">Kerbaol wins the stage with Lotte Kopecky second and Sarah Van Dam third.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:17:37+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:17:37.878Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-75f99122-e104-4d75-b652-53fa27905d2c\">Kerbaol does it, out-riding the sprinters, with Kopecky finishing second.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:16:41+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:16:41.360Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-493e7bfe-1c80-4231-a829-e6add0c2e9e4\">Alone inside the final few hundred metres for Kerbaol.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:16:10+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:16:10.892Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fcb8d8b6-b371-4e46-8b6a-e29bf71d1252\">Kerbaol has a huge gap, surely no one can bring her back, the chase is in one long liine.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-1km-to-go\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:15:24+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:15:24.037Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ab07be0a-7def-4d3f-a4ff-bf30a10963b2\">The chase is stretched out a real desperate pursuit, but the French rider could have this, she&#8217;s done it before.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:14:46+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:14:46.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f2a1ab54-15af-4c55-8376-4eccb517858c\">Ef Education Oatly made their move, Cedrine Kerbaol attacking and getting a gap. She can do this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:13:23+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:13:23.157Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-076361b9-5d75-43a6-93fd-469ed908ea29\">Letizia Paternoster is being led out by her Liv-Alula-Jayco team mate as we bump along the cobbles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:12:43+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:12:43.157Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bf11357f-dd38-4fa1-b322-4f134d50f024\">The race has reformed and around 25 riders are together as we enter the final 3km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:11:56+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:11:56.195Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-679cf9d8-9297-4df3-9c2e-b57dd8aee71f\">Another attack from Visma, but we&#8217;re descending a wide road so it&#8217;s tough to make a difference. Mavi Garc\u00eda leads. But not by a lot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:10:42+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:10:42.827Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0fb02327-12f2-498f-9f40-f6313a099597\">Descending now and we&#8217;ll be on the cobbles soon. They were used in O Gran Camino recently and caused plenty of punctures.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:09:36+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:09:36.670Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b4ace55a-1617-4090-b4a1-8feec387e2a5\">It looks like Kopeck\u00fd and Kopecky are dropped, but Niewiadoma-Phinney is caught as another attacks goes, this time form Visma-Lease a Bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:08:11+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:08:11.552Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c5f5e49e-3446-4edb-948e-529e77ba7264\">There are about 30 women in the leading group as Niewiadoma-Phinneyy attacks again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:07:27+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:07:27.873Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-067d329a-820c-4729-b39d-da2f19684e75\">Julia Kopeck\u00fd lead for SD Worx now, can her namesake and team mate repay the Czech rider&#8217;s work?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:06:31+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:06:31.077Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a28b0778-b3c5-41cb-b4ed-169216ffa58a\">Still Faulkner dangles off the front but no, she&#8217;s caught, SD Worx controlling on yet another little rise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:05:33+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:05:33.427Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce191e74-2e26-44dc-bc0a-3aad7358a715\">But FDJ have come to lend a hand and Faulkner is almost caught, though she&#8217;s not giving up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:04:52+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:04:52.384Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9464d6ef-b0e8-4596-a16c-250f72e61648\">Faulkner is still out front, with a handful of seconds, SD Worx are still doing the work. The undulating terrain suits the Olympic champion perfectly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:03:45+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:03:45.142Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-40313094-9606-4237-b2d1-36a6fc825e5a\">More riders are coming back now.<br \/>The final 6km are a roller coaster. Largely downhill, there are nine roundabouts, a short stretch of cobbles and a right turn at about 600m to go. From there it&#8217;s slightly uphill too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:03:01+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:03:01.375Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-71ede5e0-fa62-4699-9970-09e5dcca6ac8\">SD Worx head to the front en masse to bring the American rider to heel.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:01:44+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:01:44.309Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9d3ec917-986d-41b3-9cc0-7a4ae8cb9ecc\">And another attack, Kristen Faulkner (EF Education-Oatly) attacks and gets a gap, Remember the Paris Olympics? Can she do that again?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T15:00:51+00:00\">2026-05-05T15:00:51.323Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a70fba88-59ee-4610-9857-f116090d2379\">Overall leader Franziska Koch (FDJ United-SUEZ) is dropped, though other group is coming back to the leaders, including Koch and Lotte Kopecky.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:59:46+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:59:46.764Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2fa84841-7205-44da-aab9-94c66804fa3d\">Amstel Gold Race winner, Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) lifts the pace, but nothing&#8217;s sticking and a group of about 25 are at a the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:58:29+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:58:29.109Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a96029e7-1cad-4f5f-a174-0c88d2bc0a7c\">More attacks from the leading group of about 12 riders, though riders are coming back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:57:40+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:57:40.436Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cd927faf-7332-4752-9f0e-7c8e707316c3\">Attack on the climb from Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney (Canyon-Sram-zondacrypoto) the Polish champion is really stretching things out here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:56:39+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:56:39.547Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0e2b2a27-5c87-4730-83ec-3383d21bfcca\">More riders dropped from the bunch as a furious pace is set on this climb. Wilson-Haffenden is one of them, slipping back after a tough day out and a great ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:55:33+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:55:33.473Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3708536d-8b36-452f-a995-0616caf8410d\">We&#8217;re on yet another one of the small climbs now, the one which may prove a good attacking point and Wilson-Haffenden is caught.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-62e4e113-acdf-45b4-9a2c-38424cebe2d4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:67.68%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N.jpg\" alt=\"Felicity Wilson-Haffenden (Team Lidl - Trek) talks with Lidl-Trek sports director Jeroen Blijlevens during stage 2 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Vrhusvc6JKVQRJBUjUC4N.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Felicity Wilson-Haffenden (Team Lidl &#8211; Trek) talks with Lidl-Trek sports director Jeroen Blijlevens during stage 2 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images) <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:53:39+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:53:39.393Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6be82b32-4a9b-416d-b3d4-4130d7984895\">Wilson-Haffenden is within touching distance of the peloton now, the race is really on.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-15km\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km\"><span>15km<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:52:12+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:52:12.493Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2768dfaf-d49a-4d5b-9475-07571ae81ee8\">And Wilson-Haffenden makes it through the sprint, winning 6 bonus seconds, Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime) takes 4 and Koch 2 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:51:05+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:51:05.881Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cb87b2bc-5315-4ed2-9c4a-e1110dbfff4e\">The Australian rider should hang on for the sprint, though the peloton will be hot on her heels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:50:33+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:50:33.228Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12cc188a-2b0a-4362-b2b9-ee86d7ddaec9\">Just a handful of seconds now for Wilson-Haffenden as she approaches the intermediate sprint in Arteixo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:46:49+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:46:49.213Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-df2df5d0-1c4f-4940-ac57-c8c5d4a1e3c5\">The pace in the bunch is such that some very decent riders have been dropped, the last descent and the ensuing climb causing some damage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:45:28+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:45:28.673Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dfeac5ce-7bbd-4fd9-906b-560f48bcbc00\">Wilson-Haffenden&#8217;s lead is now only 1.12 as the peloton get ready for the intermediate sprint, where it seems the bunch may be eyeing the bonus seconds on offer.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-20km-to-go\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:41:12+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:41:12.065Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3ffacb35-364f-4f97-93f8-bd38b59a6183\">It&#8217;s not looking so good for Wilson-Haffenden now, her gap is down to only 1.20.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-640689cd-298b-48d7-8000-c9fcae5b8b00\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH.jpg\" alt=\"Felicity Wilson-Haffenden (Team Lidl - Trek) during stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Li7VhfQYnm5uaAzvy7UeCH.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:36:15+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:36:15.637Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bfc9b7c3-d6f3-433f-a88e-fd544c2d521f\">Now the bunch lifts the pace, the FDJ team of race leader, Franziska Koch on the front, reducing the gap to 1.41.<br \/>Whatever happens this is a great ride from Wilson-Haffenden.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:34:19+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:34:19.912Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-315cb91d-3aac-41f4-832a-91462026dd94\">Van Dam has done well in northern Spain before, taking 3rd overall at Itzulia Women after finishing second on the stage into San Sebasti\u00e9n last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:32:09+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:32:09.878Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0043b703-bdb5-4640-ad23-cacd0bfcddf3\">Visma-Lease a Bike have dual aims here, first to keep their GC leader, Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot safe, but secondly to protect Sarah Van Dam, who could do very well here.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:30:55+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:30:55.527Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-810b6441-5c43-40fd-b25f-2d759c26170b\">Vervloet is caught and dropped by the bunch led by the yellow jerseys of the Visma-Lease a bike team.<br \/>Wilson-Haffenden&#8217;s advantage remains around the two minute mark.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-30km-to-go\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:26:42+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:26:42.951Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1f82d2a1-6a77-431c-9098-28bcff770d24\">We&#8217;re on another little climb now, and we&#8217;ll see the seas very soon, the race following the coast with the sea on their left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:24:19+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:24:19.259Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45096aca-fe74-4acd-aef3-d487fd850a7d\">Wilson-Haffenden is nailing it now, a former Junior time trial World Champion, she&#8217;s also the current Australian TT champ.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:19:18+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:19:18.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b50bca4b-c0ec-4078-908a-902d492d793e\">This is a great ride from Wilson-Haffenden. Vervloet is well and truly dropped now, while the Lidl-Trek rider has increased her lead to 2.15.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:17:53+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:17:53.318Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-734473e2-5269-40b5-a5bf-62d630b9b307\">We&#8217;ve already climbed around 1300 of the 2000m on today&#8217;s stage, it&#8217;s lumpy from here on in, no big climbs, but six of them making life difficult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:14:04+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:14:04.816Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f9966f48-f3c8-4aab-a9b7-a7472ca5a428\">The bunch is beginning to turn the screw once more, a variety of teams now on the front as Vervloet drifts off Wilson-Haffenden&#8217;s wheel and the gap slips below two minutes once more.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-40km-to-go\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:09:30+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:09:30.750Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e4a5e544-41c9-4399-931f-d3030af9dd6f\">An interesting change at the front of the peloton, with Liv-Alula-Jayco and Vini Fantini-Bepink leading the peloton alongside UAE Team ADQ.<br \/>The gap sits around the two minute mark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:03:01+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:03:01.320Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0386d962-6d4c-40d0-90ba-35f76dca0211\">And now the gap has gone out again, it&#8217;s over two minutes, the peloton taking the chance to get rid of rain jackets, grab a bottle and the red jersey stop for a comfort break.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-49km-to-go\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-49km-to-go\"><span>49km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T14:00:41+00:00\">2026-05-05T14:00:41.376Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a735fef9-e904-44b6-824b-b38f245fe483\">There are a few climbs on the coast road. One in particular, with 15km to go, just after the intermediate sprint, could cause some issues, with short ramps of double digit gradients.<br \/>It&#8217;s a great place to attack, especially with that cross tail wind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:55:04+00:00\">2026-05-05T13:55:04.566Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ee8d9003-c310-41b9-bc15-256081bdbf5c\">Much of the road to the coast is downhill, so the pace is high but Felicity Wilson-Haffenden (Lidl-Trek) and Sterre Vervloet (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies) are being reeled back in quickly now, their advantage is down to only 1.09.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-b9f4e767-c647-41d1-9866-5b155ccdbf92\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc.jpg\" alt=\"Sterre Vervloet (Lotto Intermarche Ladies) and Felicity Wilson-Haffenden (Team Lidl - Trek) during stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oNUHd5qgztgTJcz8j6EhNc.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:50:38+00:00\">2026-05-05T13:50:38.493Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1736263c-1e4b-463d-9d3f-cf7cb7931cb5\">The wind is just about what it was at the start, about 16km\/h from the north west, so it&#8217;ll be a decent cross tail wind when they hit the coast, this may well bring some action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:47:51+00:00\">2026-05-05T13:47:51.885Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-19bf097a-258c-46f6-b305-53215c496f5f\">We&#8217;re heading north now, towards the coast, reaching it 30km from the line. Then it&#8217;s basically east, along the coast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:45:44+00:00\">2026-05-05T13:45:44.760Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ebe0a3e7-d79a-4407-90bd-4cc1ea9f19ef\">We&#8217;re more than halfway now and about to reach the highest point of today&#8217;s stage. It&#8217;s actually been almost all uphill from the start and we&#8217;re 502m above sea level.<br \/>Wilson-Haffenden and Vervloet lead by 1.53.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:39:23+00:00\">2026-05-05T13:39:23.577Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e150407b-6ba0-4468-bb83-4e968fcfc0d1\">Franziska Koch (FDJ United-SUEZ) is leading the race overall, though she&#8217;s yet to win stage, she was third on stage 1 and second on stage 2. What are the chances she keeps her red jersey with a win today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-94a15025-16b9-418d-912a-32e6446e4fac\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d.jpg\" alt=\"Franziska Koch (FDJ United - SUEZ) wears the overall leader&amp;#039;s red jersey during stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZyBk4BoM89Pgt9fEnqqC8d.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Franziska Koch (FDJ United &#8211; SUEZ) wears the overall leader&#8217;s red jersey during stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images) <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:33:52+00:00\">2026-05-05T13:33:52.125Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3982cb25-0980-40a4-8ae2-3e3f2dda7a1a\">The gap has settled, the peloton have brought the breakaway too within reach and they now sit at 2.30 in front. They&#8217;re not likely to win, but that&#8217;s the beauty of cycling, you never know.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:25:21+00:00\">2026-05-05T13:25:21.785Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-391d5d6c-79ca-48cc-b26e-7340e05f6b05\">With no classified climb on the route today, we do have an intermediate sprint, though it&#8217;s not until 16.7km to go. <br \/>The brakaway&#8217;s advantage continues to drop, it&#8217;s now only 2.35.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:18:04+00:00\">2026-05-05T13:18:04.547Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7df232d6-ff85-4150-907b-d4c423d41546\"><strong>Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/sub24\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=LIVE26\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/sub24\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=LIVE26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:15:30+00:00\">2026-05-05T13:15:30.855Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-331a96b1-e151-4c67-bf30-31f2b4a16e45\">The peloton are getting organised now and the gap has dropped below three minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ef5e9305-b6e6-4569-8035-f01609042484\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:67.58%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM.jpg\" alt=\"The peloton competing during stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina between Padron to A Coruna. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8PJFJSQMoXox8biXUFgtRM.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The peloton competing during stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina between Padron to A Coruna. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images) <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:09:44+00:00\">2026-05-05T13:09:44.588Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c5e43e7-1c95-43ac-bf3b-7a9ab38c9896\">This is a strong and mature ride from the two escapees.<br \/>Wilson-Haffenden is only 20, while Vervloet is just 22-years-old.<br \/>They lead the peloton by 3.11.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:05:12+00:00\">2026-05-05T13:05:12.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-faa0b661-4fe7-4b33-914e-cad0451e483d\">But we could have another sprint on our hands. Yesterday&#8217;s was very dramatic, with Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime) relegated for an irregular sprint.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/lotte-kopecky-relegated-fined-and-given-yellow-card-in-botched-la-vuelta-femenina-sprint\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/lotte-kopecky-relegated-fined-and-given-yellow-card-in-botched-la-vuelta-femenina-sprint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8220;If I start a sprint tomorrow I would do exactly the same,&#8221; she said afterwards.<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-a0649e6c-16af-42a8-892f-b4932d5bde97\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky.jpg\" alt=\"Mischa Bredewold, Anna van der Breggen and Lotte Kopecky watch the sprint on a reporter&amp;#039;s phone after Kopecky was relegated\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvSFg3SmsusocCAwZYqky.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T13:01:03+00:00\">2026-05-05T13:01:03.882Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a2739643-b174-4c6c-b52a-b393107a10d3\">There are now two groups on the road, Wilson-Haffenden and Vervloet lead the peloton by 3.44, the race rolling at an average speed of about 36km\/h.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:58:00+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:58:00.828Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45e679ca-5741-4a85-8a7b-50bee07673a6\">Wilson-Haffenden started the day 5.20 down on GC, while Vervloet was at 19.56, neither is a threat to the overall lead, will the bunch let them fight for the stage, or will the sprinters want another battle?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:54:54+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:54:54.091Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45566f38-fa69-4d5f-a7c0-f5ffe4a621d6\">And it&#8217;s all change.<br \/>Garua&#8217;s group have seven up the ghost, sat up and are heading back to the bunch.<br \/>Felicity Wilson-Haffenden (Lidl-Trek) and Sterre Vervloet (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies) lead the peloton by 3.10.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90km to go <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:52:59+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:52:59.913Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-76940845-30eb-4565-a8cf-6446a68a0e72\">The two groups have been up the road a while now and still they&#8217;re separated, though the gap is coming down and they&#8217;re almost together. Garau is now the overall leader of the Vuelta on the road.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ba86b72b-d8be-452e-923b-934eb72392c2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6.jpg\" alt=\"Marina Garau (Vini Fantini-BePink) leads a chasing group during stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina 2026. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KSpeQZ5zzpdv5Df8vfDWi6.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Marina Garau (Vini Fantini-BePink) leads a chasing group during stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina 2026. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images) <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:44:28+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:44:28.909Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-36249f9b-44ea-4508-89ce-2d267429b2c9\">It&#8217;s proving harder than they hoped for G\u00e9gu, Ragusa and Garau to reach the leading pair, they&#8217;ve slipped back very slightly.<br \/>Will they even get there?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:41:28+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:41:28.073Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e10ef7db-8206-481c-9782-4a01a1d74dab\">Though she is on an Italian team, Garau is one of only eight Spanish riders who started the race on Sunday, partly because there are no Spanish Continental teams anymore.<br \/><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/investigating-the-state-of-the-womens-pro-cycling-in-spain-la-vuelta-femenina-is-thriving-but-the-lower-levels-are-struggling\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/investigating-the-state-of-the-womens-pro-cycling-in-spain-la-vuelta-femenina-is-thriving-but-the-lower-levels-are-struggling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>We investigated the state of women&#8217;s pro cycling in Spain, La Vuelta is thriving but the lower levels are struggling. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-febb4b0c-8149-4b20-a224-bfa8d5e79001\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:6192px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF.jpg\" alt=\"SALVATERRA DE MINO, SPAIN - MAY 03: competes during the 12th La Vuelta Femenina 2026, Stage 1 a 113.9km stage from Marin to Salvaterra de Mino \/ #UCIWWT \/ on May 03, 2026 in Salvaterra de Mino, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oXdwXNWFUnj8yZYzrSjWvF.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:38:23+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:38:23.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-54c5c65d-41e0-4b7c-ba7a-817edfe4fd9a\">Wilson-Haffenden and Vervloet lead the peloton by 2.19 with the chasers 20 seconds behind.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:33:36+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:33:36.266Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-178baafa-b67a-434d-a180-e00ca307168d\">The two groups are coming together now, it seems as though the leading pair are waiting for the chasers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:29:20+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:29:20.885Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cf7a47a0-a1bb-430f-942e-7900910d5b75\">But Garau&#8217;s group are not gaining time at the same pace as Wilson-Haffenden and Vervolet who are 2.15 ahead, while G\u00e9gu, Ragusa and Garau are only 1.33 in front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:27:34+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:27:34.520Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3174d537-30b4-48b3-b18d-7d6891288fc2\">Marina Garau is the best placed breakaway rider in the breakaway, trailing Koch&#8217;s overall lead by 2.13. She might well be the virtual leader on the road very soon.<br \/>Her Vini Fantini-Bepink team is the lowest ranked team in the race and the only third division, Continental squad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:20:48+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:20:48.646Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f421cb5b-704b-4cdb-a199-71f537b8f000\">With 110km to go Wilson-Haffenden and Vervloet now lead the peloton by 1.35 with G\u00e9gu, Ragusa and Garau 35 seconds behind them.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-the-breakaway-is-formed\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-the-breakaway-is-formed\"><span>The breakaway is formed<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:17:38+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:17:38.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-454ab98d-cb60-40f3-a5ca-8b6d245bca37\">Wilson-Haffenden and Vervloet are 49 seconds ahead with G\u00e9gu, Ragusa and Garau 14 seconds behind them. <br \/>It seems the Mayenne team were looking for the breakaway today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2051621555726164157\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0fLas chicas del @MayenneCycling tienen un objetivo: ser protagonistas de la fuga del d\u00eda \u2694\ufe0f<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc4a The Mayenne Monbana My Pie girls have one goal: be part of breakaway of the day! #LaVueltaFemenina pic.twitter.com\/1PssmwGP51<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2051621555726164157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:13:49+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:13:49.732Z<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2051618609420530125\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Medical update on Eleonora \ud83c\udfe5<br \/>\nAfter the stage yesterday, Eleonora Ciabocco went for multiple checks and scans at the hospital, with the final one revealing what our medical team suspected &#8211; that she unfortunately suffered some broken bones in the crash \ud83d\ude14<br \/>\nShe therefore won\u2019t\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/49co4lx9NA<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2051618609420530125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:12:29+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:12:29.748Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f60c7f94-93ba-4cb9-9d5d-878f83397c33\">Now Justine G\u00e9gu (Mayenne-Monbana-My Pie) has set off in pursuit of the leaders, with Katia Ragusa (Human Powered Health) and Marina Garau (Vini Fantini-Bepink) joining her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:08:50+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:08:50.094Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-00430f0d-3c94-4f25-87cd-574ba23c93ff\">With only two kilometres done we have two riders away, Felicity Wilson-Haffenden (Lidl-Trek) and Sterre Vervloet (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 Ladies) have 18 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:07:11+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:07:11.331Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ee2f83a6-7835-44e2-907a-b4d6a7da1424\">We had 118 riders start the stage today, Noemi R\u00fcegg wasn&#8217;t the only one to leave the race after yesterday&#8217;s stage.<br \/>Eleonora Ciabocco (Picnic-PostNL) and Margot Vanpachtenbeke (Lidl-Trek) have also withdrawn overnight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/la-vuelta-femenina-abandons-2026\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/la-vuelta-femenina-abandons-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>They join a growing list of riders dropping out of the 2026 race.<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-d1ed9f27-a3b0-4947-af2b-72145994d220\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3.jpg\" alt=\"SALVATERRA DE MINO, SPAIN - MAY 03: Noemi Ruegg of Switzerland and Team EF Education-Oatly celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 12th La Vuelta Femenina 2026, Stage 1 a 113.9km stage from Marin to Salvaterra de Mino \/ #UCIWWT \/ on May 03, 2026 in Salvaterra de Mino, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:03:22+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:03:22.522Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c29c522b-0659-4e6f-9f81-f994246d91f9\">We&#8217;re racing, with 121.2km ahead of us.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-the-flag-drops\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-the-flag-drops\"><span>The flag drops<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T12:02:27+00:00\">2026-05-05T12:02:27.140Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-42f8d1da-50b3-4f88-8db1-cdf2b4931727\">Our race leader, Fransika Koch (FDJ United-SUEZ) and stage two winner Shari Bossuyt (AG Insurance-Soudal) before the roll out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-9a525884-810f-44df-a49b-f01f54da2220\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD.jpg\" alt=\"Franziska Koch of Germany (FDJ United - SUEZ) and Shari Bossuyt of (AG Insurance - Soudal) before the start of stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dLZYiPffSosRQh3pjvRNvD.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T11:58:24+00:00\">2026-05-05T11:58:24.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-48d63e21-ad6c-4eee-96b0-d050f0360a8e\">There&#8217;s little change in the weather from previous stages, with a maximum temperature forecast at around 15\u00ba, some rain and winds up to around 18km\/h from the north-west. That could cause some issues in the bunch as we run along the coast later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T11:56:18+00:00\">2026-05-05T11:56:18.487Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ca8673d3-65dc-453d-b234-1458f19ed0a6\">And we&#8217;re rolling for 4km of neutralised riding before the stage gets going proper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T11:55:50+00:00\">2026-05-05T11:55:50.801Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3a40fce9-7129-46f9-a520-1382a916d642\">The organisers describe the day as flat, and admittedly there are no classified climbs, but&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/la-vuelta-femenina-2026-stage-3-preview\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/la-vuelta-femenina-2026-stage-3-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>It&#8217;s a day for the opportunists with relentless climbing on the roads to A Coru\u00f1a.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-7c1aed57-4c66-43e3-a18c-045381810d94\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o.jpg\" alt=\"SAN-CIBRAO-DAS-VINAS, SPAIN - MAY 04: A general view of the peloton competing during the 12th La Vuelta Femenina 2026, Stage 2 a 109.8km stage from Lobios to San Cibrao das Vinas \/ #UCIWWT \/ on May 04, 2026 in San Cibrao das Vinas, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6guTX6ER63wALcJrUSLB6o.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T11:54:27+00:00\">2026-05-05T11:54:27.296Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f3866a1-3135-4cd5-b464-5d97a92f536a\">Riders are already heading to the start, Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) doesn&#8217;t look too happy with the weather.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-d7d2cb15-fd90-4e2b-b473-10a34b0690f5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6.jpg\" alt=\"Anna van der Breggen (Team SD Worx-Protime) prior to stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hoTHRJfs3vAVqUXoZScWy6.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Anna van der Breggen (Team SD Worx-Protime) prior to stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images) <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T11:52:16+00:00\">2026-05-05T11:52:16.589Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b30f79ce-8889-4000-9ed3-99723a456410\">Today&#8217;s stage is another tough one, with more than 2,000m of vertical ascent. We roll out from the town of Padr\u00f3n at 14:00 Spanish time, and finish in A Coru\u00f1a 121.2km later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T11:45:52+00:00\">2026-05-05T11:45:52.775Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-128f0bec-5841-47e6-bf68-1f659baf3695\">It was a difficult day for EF Education-Oatly though.<\/p>\n<p>Their Former Swiss champion, Noemi R\u00fcegg started the day in the leader&#8217;s red jersey, but crashed out of the race.<br \/><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/la-vuelta-femenina-overall-leader-abandons-after-a-crash-in-final-kilometres-of-stage-2\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/la-vuelta-femenina-overall-leader-abandons-after-a-crash-in-final-kilometres-of-stage-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>She&#8217;s since been diagnosed with a broken shoulder.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-a06cd184-59ff-449b-9834-648f3f3afe10\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:77.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ.jpg\" alt=\"Noemi Ruegg of Switzerland (EF Education-Oatly) wears the red leader&amp;#039;s jersey at the Vuelta Femenina 2026 (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6xYb9WmuLJUJ5WzUMtjiNJ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Noemi Ruegg of Switzerland (EF Education-Oatly) wears the red leader&#8217;s jersey at the Vuelta Femenina 2026 (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images) <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-05T11:39:08+00:00\">2026-05-05T11:39:08.637Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-12cb1e60-87a6-4c75-8ea9-9d44aaa9557f\">Yesterday was another gripping, enthralling day, with many a tale to being told.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/vuelta-femenina-shari-bossuyt-wins-a-dramatic-stage-2-sprint-as-franziska-koch-takes-second-place-and-the-overall-lead\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/vuelta-femenina-shari-bossuyt-wins-a-dramatic-stage-2-sprint-as-franziska-koch-takes-second-place-and-the-overall-lead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shari Bossuyt the dramatic stage 2 sprint as Franziska Koch takes second place and the overall lead.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-c7feba7a-78fb-4b4b-8b74-2423e0974ea6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n.jpg\" alt=\"Shari Bossuyt (Team AG Insurance-Soudal) celebrates after winning stage 2 of the 2026 Vuelta Femenina in San Cibrao das Vinas. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYgMe5AA4ghHgvBa6PoY8n.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Shari Bossuyt (Team AG Insurance-Soudal) celebrates after winning stage 2 of the 2026 Vuelta Femenina in San Cibrao das Vinas. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images) <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-6fb805ae-d84e-4749-9020-02f0d5b1e248\">Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of stage three of the Vuelta Espa\u00f1a Femenina.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/la-vuelta-femenina-stage-3-live-who-will-come-out-on-top-after-another-rolling-day-in-the-galician-hills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refresh 2026-05-05T16:03:07.518Z In the meantime, we hope you enjoyed following the race with us and we&#8217;ll see you tomorrow, stage four rolls out at 14:05 local time, so we&#8217;ll be with you just before that. 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