Impressive performance by Ignazio Cireddu in his home race – Giacomo Ballabio still in the lead overall
The story of the third day of the Tour of Sardinia was written by Ignazio Cireddu (picture). In his home race, the newcomer to Team Vorarlberg showed himself from his very best side. For 130 kilometers he was first solo and later with his breakaway partner Ivan Taccone at the front of the top-class field. Their lead was almost four minutes at times before the two were caught 20 kilometers before the finish in Tortoli.
“It will be very difficult against the big teams, but I know every kilometer here and will try to surprise them,” Cireddu announced before the start of the tour. And it was precisely on the most important section for him personally – the route passed his front door today – that he was able to impressively realize his plan.
His six teammates conserved their energy for tomorrow’s queen stage. Giacomo Ballabio finished the bunch sprint at the same time as stage winner Dusan Rajovic. He is the best of the seven Team Vorarlberg riders in the overall standings in fifth place, 1:03 minutes behind the leader Nicolo Garibbo.
Result https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/giro-di-sardegna/2026/stage-3/result/result
Info Giro di Sardegna: https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/giro-di-sardegna/2026
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25.02. Stage 1 Castelsardo – Bosa 189.8 km / 2917 m elevation gain
26.02. Stage 2 Oristano – Carbonia 136.3 km / 1929 m elevation gain
27.02. Stage 3 Cagliari – Tortoli 168.1 km / 1418 m elevation gain
28.02. Stage 4 Arbatax – Nuoro 153.6 km / 3210 m elevation gain
01.03. Stage 5 Nouro – Olbio 177.3 km / 1617 m elevation gain
Roster: Colin Stüssi (SUI), Dominik Amann, Philipp Hofbauer, Emanuel Zangerle (all AUT), Ignazio Cireddu, Giacomo Ballabio (both ITA), Tobis Nolde (GER)
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