Vuelta 2024: Result of the 3rd stage and general classification

The Belgian Wout van Aert is the new leader of this 2024 Tour of Spain.

The opening time trial through the streets of Lisbon handed the first red leader's jersey to American Brandon McNulty. But with Wout van Aert just 3 seconds behind, that leader's jersey was clearly in danger with the sprinters having had few opportunities to shine on stages 2 and 3. Despite the disappointment of finishing second, beaten by Groves on the second stage, the Belgian is satisfied with this leader's red jersey. Of course, I really wanted to win the stage, but the red jersey makes up for that disappointment", saidé Van Aert at the finish. "I knew Groves would be a great competitor for this sprint. Edoardo Affini positioned me very well, but it was difficult to know when to throw. In hindsight, Groves was quicker than me. It was a deserved victory for him.

With a trace of 191.2 kilometers between Lousa and Castelo Branco, the Tour of Spain peloton leaves Portugal where it will have passed through the country. three days and gains a little height even if the finish should once again smile on the sprinters on this 3rd stage. 

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Vuelta route

Stage 1: Lisbon – Oeiras – 12km

Stage 2: Cascais – Ourém – 191 km

Stage 3: Lousa – Castelo Branco – 191 km

Stage 4: Plasencia – Pico Viluercas – 167km

Stage 5: Fuente del Maestre – Sevilla – 170km

Stage 6: Crossroads at Jerez de la Frontera – Yunquera – 181km

Stage 7: Archidona – Cordoba – 179km

Stage 8: Ubeda – Cazorla – 159 km

Stage 9: Motril – Granada – 178 km

Stage 10: Ponteareas – Baoina – 160km

Stage 11: Campus Tecnologico Cortizo – Campus Tecnologico Cortizo – 164 km

Stage 12: Ourense Termal – Estacion de Montana de Manzaneda – 133km

Stage 13: Lugo – Puerto de Ancares – 171km

Etae 14: Vilafranca del Bierzo – Villablino – 199km

Stage 15: Infiesto – Valgrande Pajares/Cuito Negru – 142km

Stage 16: Luanco – Lagos de Covadonga – 181km

Stage 17: Monumento Juan Del Castillo – Santander – 143 km

Stage 18: Vitoria Gasteiz – Maetzu – Parque Natural by Izki – 175 km

Stage 19: Logrono – Alto de Moncalvillo – 168 km

Stage 20: Villarcayo – Picon Blanco – 171 km

Stage 21: Distrito Telefonica – Madrid – 22km