Vine wins Coppi e Bartali stage three as Roglic claims Tour of Catalonia lead

Jay Vine claimed victory on stage three of the Coppi e Bartali for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, arriving to the line solo on the 149.1km trek from Riccione to Cesena.

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Vine attacked with Mauri Vansevenant (Soudal-Quick Step) just before the final climb of Disalagurdia with ~25km to go, with the pair building up a slender lead of no more than 30 seconds.

The Australian rider would go clear solo over the top of the climb and maintain a small advantage on the wet descent. As the group chased behind, Vine opened the afterburners to put his technical ability to the test with the Australian putting in a classy performance to take his first win of the 2025 campaign.

Vine: “It’s really amazing to get a win on the board. It’s my first win in Italy which is pretty special and the first since my son was born so it’s really motivating having him and my wife cheering at home.

“The team is at a great wave at the moment and I’m delighted to add to it and get my name on that list of victories, it’s really special.”