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Traico Wins Vuelta de Mendoza Stage 3 as Leader's Jersey Changes Hands

Conflicting reports leave the overall leader unclear pending official standings.

Overview

  • Traico of Municipalidad de Godoy Cruz won the third stage, adding to his earlier triumph on the Cristo Redentor queen stage.
  • Stage 3 finish order listed Cristian Moyano second, Fernando Contreras third, and Alejandro Durán fourth.
  • Peruvian rider Royner Navarro of Municipalidad de Guaymallén lost the leader's jersey during the third stage.
  • Equipo Naranja, led by Emiliano Avellaneda, launched decisive attacks that forced tactical adjustments from Guaymallén coach Javier Saavedra.
  • Stage 4 is set from La Paz to San Martín with a 16:00 start, a four-lap opening circuit in La Paz, and two intermediate sprints at the 10 km and 20 km marks.