Stage 3 of the Santos Tour Down Under was less explosive than anticipated, with only slight changes in the overall standings. Javier Romo from Movistar claimed the race leader's ochre jersey but differences in time remain minimal, suggesting upcoming stages could be pivotal. Jayco-AlUla aimed to leverage their numbers but fell short at the finish. Improvement is expected on Willunga Hill, where stronger performances could reshape the rankings. Weather conditions are likely to play a role, and strategies are shifting as teams assess their standings and adjust for the next stages.
I would have loved to have won the stage today, we wanted to make as much difference as possible and we wanted to have numbers and use those numbers in the final, except the result.
With time bonuses taken into account, the duo from the Australian team sit 15 seconds back on the GC leader, among a list of riders on the same time.
The expected explosion of the overall standings on stage 3 ended up looking more like a gentle whittling down of the ranks with small gaps.
Attention is already turning to the riders who have no overall opportunities, indicating the strategic shifts expected in the coming stages.
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