Elias Wändel wins stage three and snatches the leader's jersey from Loek Hovers
by Radiociclismo Reporter
Elias Wändel won stage three of the German race, covering the course in 2:41:24 and finishing ahead of Michael Hettegger and Connor Wright, both with the same time. With this result, Wändel also took the overall leader's jersey from Loek Hovers, who dropped to sixth place.
Junioren Rundfahrt 2026 — Stage Three. Elias Wändel won stage number 3 of the German race, covering the course in 2:41:24 and finishing ahead of Michael Hettegger and Connor Wright, both with the same time. With this result, Wändel also snatched the overall leader's jersey from Loek Hovers, who slipped to sixth place.The raceStage three concluded with a reduced bunch sprint. Wändel beat the group of the best riders, leaving Marek Stiblík (4th) at 3 seconds and Jop Van Den Biggelaar (5th) at 12 seconds. Hettegger and Wright completed the day's podium with the same time as the winner.Stage three resultsElias Wändel — 2:41:24Michael Hettegger — s.t.Connor Wright — s.t.Marek Stiblík — +0:03Jop Van Den Biggelaar — +0:12Updated general classificationElias Wändel — 7:09:52Marek Stiblík — +0:12Connor Wright — +0:21The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the fourth and final leg of the Junioren Rundfahrt 2026.
