Van Kerckhove wins stage 3B of the 2026 Giro della Lunigiana

Seff Van Kerckhove (BELGIUM) has won stage 3B of the 2026 Giro della Lunigiana, the third stage of the race, covering the route in 01:06:22. The rider in the Belgian national team jersey beat Michael Hettegger (AUSTRIA) in the sprint, who finished in the same time as the winner. The race A compact finish for the first two classified riders, with Van Kerckhove and Hettegger level at the finish line. A little further back, the sprint for third place was decided: Vic De Smet (BELGIUM) crossed the line 9 seconds behind, ahead of Patrik Pezzo Rosola (ITA) at 12 seconds and Luca Gugnino (ITA) at 15 seconds. Stage results Seff Van Kerckhove (BELGIUM) — 01:06:22 Michael Hettegger (AUSTRIA) — s.t. Vic De Smet (BELGIUM) — +0:09 Patrik Pezzo Rosola (ITA) — +0:12 Luca Gugnino (ITA) — +0:15 General classification With today's victory Van Kerckhove consolidates his position at the top: he leads the general classification with 02:12:04, ahead of Hettegger at 2 seconds and De Smet at 13 seconds. The general classification leader at the end of the previous stage was Van Kerckhove Seff, who remains in the lead also after stage 3B. Closing The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the fourth of the six scheduled.