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4 Stage MTB Race Lanzarote: summary of the third day

The third stage of the 4 Stage MTB Race Lanzarote It has undoubtedly been the longest and one of the most demanding for the participants.

 83 kilometres were tackled in the MTB category and 53 kilometres in E-Bike, with a departure from the Club La Santa Stadium that already anticipated a route full of challenges.

The first 15 kilometres included a 350-metre climb that began to mark differences between the cyclists.

After passing the halfway point of the test, Tim Smeenge y Tessa Kortekaas They continue to lead the general classification with the last stage remaining.

However, today's day provided a very close show, especially in the final part of the race. With this victory, the Spaniard Luis Leon Sanchez and the Dutch Tessa Kortekaas They have left the classification tighter in the men's category and practically sealed in the women's.

Karl Markt and Alexandra Musy, kings of the mountains

The decisive stretch came around kilometer 43, where the riders had to face the steepest climb of the day.

A time trial was organized in this sector, and there Karl Markt stood out above his rivals, earning himself the title of King of the Mountain. For his part, Alexandra Musy She set an astonishing pace that no other biker was able to match, crowning herself Queen of the Mountain. Even so, the Danish Maria Houborg He showed his grit by trying to keep up with the leader of the time trial.

Exciting duel in the men's classification

The final part of the route, the descent from the Mala Dam, was less technical than the climb, which made overtaking and changes of pace easier.

In a very disputed stage closing, Luis Leon Sanchez surpassed Tim Smeenge by just 33 thousandths (3:30:57:36 compared to 3:30:57:69 on the “official” timesheet), scoring a key victory that brings him closer to the head of the general classification. Even so, Smeenge retains the lead, with a margin of 1 minute and 20 seconds.

Stage 3 classification (men)

  1. Luis Leon Sanchez (ESP) – 3:30:57:56
  2. Tim Smeenge (NL) +00:00:00:33
  3. Sebastian Andres Gesche (CHL) +00:00:43:26

Overall classification (men)

  1. Tim Smeenge (NL) - 6: 34: 19
  2. Luis Leon Sanchez (ESP) + 00: 01: 20
  3. Sebastian Andres Gesche (CHL) + 00: 02: 35

Tessa Kortekaas dominates the women's category

Meanwhile, the Dutch Tessa Kortekaas He confirmed his great form by adding a new victory in the third stage with a time of 4:10:27:84.

Her performance consolidates her position as the undisputed leader of the women's general classification, with an advantage of more than 18 minutes over her compatriot. Puck Pinxt. Janka Keseg, from Slovakia, completed the podium of the day and also the general classification.

Stage 3 classification (female)

  1. Tessa Kortekaas (NL) – 4:10:27:84
  2. Puck Pinxt (NL) +00:12:47:53
  3. Janka Keseg (SVK) +00:20:45:04

Overall classification (female)

  1. Tessa Kortekaas (NL) - 7: 50: 28
  2. Puck Pinxt (NL) + 00: 18: 05
  3. Janka Keseg (SVK) + 00: 37: 48

Everything is ready for the last stage

The fourth and final stage will be held today, which will cover the areas of Tinajo and Teguise. One point of interest will be the section between El Cuchillo and Tinguatón, where the cyclists will cross vineyards and will have the added bonus of sharing part of the route with cadet and junior categories.

Everything is still to be decided between Tim Smeenge y Luis Leon Sanchez. On the contrary, in the women's category, Tessa Kortekaas has a solid lead to conquer the 2025 edition of the 4 Stage MTB Race Lanzarote.

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