Iván Romeo secured his first professional victory riding for Movistar, winning Stage 3 of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana. Romeo executed a late-race attack with 16 km to go, entering the final 1.2 km climb with a 27-second lead. Santiago Buitrago and João Almeida followed in second and third places, respectively, both 10 seconds behind. Almeida emerged as the overall race leader after winning time bonuses on the final climb. The stage, a grueling 180 km, included multiple ascents and fierce competition between the leading teams.
Iván Romeo claimed his first professional win at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, showcasing remarkable strength with a late-race solo attack and a decisive victory.
The day's 180km race featured a challenging route with three major climbs, ultimately leading to a steep 1km ascent where Romeo took his advantage.
Almeida's strategic bonuses from the final climb propelled him to the overall lead, revealing the significance of stage positioning in stage races.
Strong team efforts from Bahrain Victorious and Lidl-Trek controlled the peloton, setting the stage for competitive racing and tactical decisions on the climbs.
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