Itzulia Basque Country stage 3 Live - The first major test for the GC riders

Itzulia Basque Country 2025 stage 3 (Image credit: Itzulia Basque Country 2025)2025 Itzulia Basque Country - Everything you need to know2025 Itzulia Basque Country startlistRace situationThe peloton is all together.Hello and welcome to CyclingNews' live report on stage three of the Itzulia Basque Country 2025.Today's stage goes from Zarautz and finishes in Beasain after 156.

3km over very hill terrain. There are seven categorised climbs along the route with the final climb being Lazkaomendi (1.4km with an average gradient of 10% max of 18%) topping out with 5km to the finish.



Unfortunately, after crashing yesterday, Victor Campenaerts (Visma-Lease a Bike) has abandoned the race. 🇪🇸 #Itzulia2025Following his crash during the second stage of Itzulia Basque Country, Victor Campenaerts will not be starting today’s stage.We wish Victor a speedy recovery.

🍀April 9, 2025Another rider to leave the race today is yesterday's stage winner, Caleb Ewan (Ineos Grenadiers). With no more sprint stages in he race, it makes sense for the Australian fast man to leave after getting his win. (Image credit: Getty Images).