Hirschi defends race lead at Czech Tour

Marc Hirschi and UAE Team Emirates put in a confident display to defend the yellow jersey on stage 3 of the Czech Tour from Moravská Třebová to Dlouhé stráně (134.5km).

 
The stage was won by Thomas Gloag (Visma LAB) in an impressive solo attack at -10km to go on the summit finish. Some good teamwork by Vegard Stake Laengen and Diego Ulissi kept the gap under control on the climb with Hirschi kicking out in the closing kilometre to snatch second place with Ulissi just behind in third.

The race concludes tomorrow with an undulating stage from Šumperk to Šternberk (131.8km).

Stage 3 results

1.Thomas Gloag (Visma LAB) 3:23:59
2.Marc Hirschi (UAE Team Emirates) +8”
3.Diego Ulissi (UAE Team Emirates) +13”

General Classification after stage 3

1.Marc Hirschi (UAE Team Emirates) 11:12:08
2.Diego Ulissi (UAE Team Emirates) +13”
3.Sergio Higuita (Bora-Hansgrohe) +25”