Australian arrives solo after rain-soaked Queen stage, sealing UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s 22nd victory of the 2025 campaign
Jay Vine claimed victory on stage 3 of the Coppi e Bartali for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, arriving to the line solo on the 142km trek from Riccione to Cesena.
Vine attacked with Mauri Vansevenant (Soudal-Quick Step) just before the final climb of Diolaguardia with -25km to go, with the pair building up a slender lead of no more than 20 seconds.
The Australian rider would go clear solo over the top of the climb and maintain a small advantage on the wet descent. As the group chased behind, Vine opened the afterburners to put his time-trial ability to the test with the Australian putting in a gutsy performance to take his first win of the 2025 campaign.
Vine: “It’s really amazing to get a win on the board. It’s my first win in Italy which is pretty special and the first since my son was born so it’s really motivating having him and my wife cheering at home.
“The team is on a great wave at the moment and I’m delighted to add to it and get my name on that list of victories, it’s really special.”
The racing continues tomorrow in Italy with a hilly stage 4 that starts and finishes in Brisighella (150.4km).
Coppi e Bartali stage 3 results
- Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) 3:40:58
- Magnus Sheffield (Ineos Grenadiers) +26″
- Simone Velasco (XDS Astana Team) s.t
Coppi e Bartali general classification after stage 3
- Magnus Sheffield (Ineos Grenadiers) 11:47:13
- Ben Tulett (Visma-Lease a Bike) +3″
- Simone Velasco (XDS Astana Team) +4″
- Alessandro Covi (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) +8″
