How One Rider Shook Vuelta a España 2025 Stage 3 Battle
Aug 25, 2025
David Gaudu delivered one of the first big surprises of the Vuelta a España 2025, winning Stage 3 in Ceres ahead of pre-stage favorites Mads Pedersen and Jonas Vingegaard.
The French rider capitalized on a chaotic finale, outsprinting the big names to take victory.
Gaudu’s teammate Stefan Küng praised the team effort, while Giulio Ciccone and Sean Quinn reflected on the aggressive racing that defined the day.
Jonas Vingegaard, who remains focused on the overall classification, admitted Gaudu’s win came with a "dive bomb."
