TNN Takes on Stage 3 of the Tour of Istanbul

Stage 3 of the Tour of Istanbul was an exciting and challenging ride, starting from Beykoz and finishing in Polonezköy. Team Novo Nordisk faced a 113.3 km route that included 1,671 meters of climbing. The stage was swift, with riders averaging a speed of 41.5 km/h, traversing through some of Turkey’s most scenic locations, including stunning views of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. 

As the race unfolded, it was clear that the peloton was highly active. Several breakaways were attempted, but ultimately, the teams Lotto Dstny and TotalEnergies led the charge towards the final kilometers. 

The general manager of Team Novo Nordisk Development Team Daniel Holt said: “Following yesterday’s breakaway, we were feeling motivated, but unfortunately, we couldn’t get into the break today. Instead, we focused on working within the peloton and conserving energy for tomorrow’s final stage.“

Hamish Beadle said: “We all worked pretty well together today and managed to make it over the first climbs after a super tough start. We changed plans pretty late in the race, as I started to feel better and better. Towards the end it was just a matter of positioning and I wasn’t quite there, so bittersweet to feel so good but not be able to back it up with a result. Anyway we are making good progress and it’s great to see the boys getting stuck in!”

Photo credit: Brian Hodes