Czech Tour 2026, Andrew August wins the third stage and consolidates his lead

Andrew August (Netcompany INEOS) took the third stage of the Czech Tour 2026, prevailing on the uphill finish at Dlouhé stráně with a time of 04:03:39. The 20-year-old American finished one second ahead of Alessandro Fancellu (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) and six seconds ahead of Domenico Pozzovivo (Solution Tech Nippo Rali).The raceThe stage was decided on the final first-category climb, relatively gentle until the steepest ramps of the last two kilometers. Netcompany INEOS controlled the race, keeping the group compact until the final stretch, when August accelerated just over a kilometer from the finish. His first surge split the group, while his second acceleration reduced the contest to just the three leading riders. Pozzovivo, briefly dropped, rejoined before the finish, but in the final sprint August once again made the difference. Fancellu tried to respond but was unable to close the gap.Stage result1. Andrew August (Netcompany INEOS) — 04:03:392. Alessandro Fancellu (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) — +0:013. Domenico Pozzovivo (Solution Tech Nippo Rali) — +0:064. Václav Ježek (Kasper Crypto4Me) — +0:135. Nicolas Breuillard (TotalEnergies) — +0:13General classificationWith the time bonuses, August consolidates his position at the top of the general classification with 11:26:02, ahead of Fancellu by 11 seconds and Pozzovivo by 23 seconds.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.