Leangel Meneses Triumphs in Stage Three of the Volta a Portugal

Leangel Meneses (TAVFER-OVOS MATINADOS-MORTÁGUA) claimed victory in the third stage of the Volta a Portugal em Bicicleta 2026, covering the course in 4:21:42.The RaceThe rider from the TAVFER-OVOS MATINADOS-MORTÁGUA team crossed the finish line ahead of his teammate João Matias, who finished second in the same time, and Tomas Contte (AVILUDO - LOULETANO - LOULÉ), third with an identical time.Stage Result1. Leangel Meneses (TAVFER-OVOS MATINADOS-MORTÁGUA) — 4:21:422. João Matias (TAVFER-OVOS MATINADOS-MORTÁGUA) s.t.3. Tomas Contte (AVILUDO - LOULETANO - LOULÉ) s.t.4. Iker Bonillo Martin (FEIRA DOS SOFÁS - BOAVISTA) s.t.5. Rui Filipe Alves Oliveira (UAE TEAM EMIRATES XRG) s.t.General ClassificationNo changes at the top of the general classification: Rui Filipe Alves Oliveira (UAE TEAM EMIRATES XRG) retains the leader's jersey with a time of 12:07:14, ahead of Rafael Reis (ANICOLOR/CAMPICARN) by 3 seconds and Carlos Salgueiro (TEAM TAVIRA /CRÉDITO AGRICOLA) by 9.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the fourth of the eleven scheduled.