Stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico runs from Cortona to Magliano de' Marsi over 239 kilometers.
Route identity
At 239 kilometers, stage 3 is the race’s big endurance day and mostly points toward the fast men if the finale stays controlled.
Likely race dynamic
The length can soften the bunch, but teams with sprint ambition should still want a managed chase.
Likely winner archetype
A resilient sprinter who handles a very long stage better than the purer speed specialists.
Prospective winners
Jonathan Milan, Arnaud De Lie, Paul Magnier