Lloyds Tour of Britain, Olav Kooij wins the third stage

Olav Kooij (Decathlon Cma Cgm Team) claimed victory in the third stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2026, prevailing in a sprint finish with a time of 4:04:32.The Dutch sprinter settled the group at the end of the stage, finishing ahead of Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) and Axel Källberg (Lucky Sport Cycling Team), both of whom crossed the line with the same time as the winner. Just off the podium were Timothy Dupont (Tarteletto - Isorex) and Matteo Moschetti (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team), also classified with zero time gap.Stage result1. Olav Kooij (Decathlon Cma Cgm Team) — 4:04:322. Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) — s.t.3. Axel Källberg (Lucky Sport Cycling Team) — s.t.4. Timothy Dupont (Tarteletto - Isorex) — s.t.5. Matteo Moschetti (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) — s.t.General classificationNo change at the top of the general classification: Lewis Askey (Nsn Cycling Team) retains the leader's jersey with 12:00:57, ahead of Tim Wellens (Uae Team Emirates Xrg) by 12 seconds and Matteo Trentin (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) by 19.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.