The longest stage of the Tour of Slovakia will also take the riders briefly into Czechia. With an undulating course and five categorized climbs, Stage 3 offers another opportunity for a breakaway to succeed.

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From the start in Tvrdošín, the race heads west, passing north of Žilina. The route crosses into Czechia between the fourth and fifth climbs before returning towards Slovakia. After the final ascent of Kohútka, the riders face approximately 20 kilometers of predominantly downhill terrain to the finish in Dohňany.

The second half of the stage is the most demanding, featuring three climbs within a 45-kilometer stretch. However, teams may already attempt to establish a breakaway on the opening climb. With 195.1 kilometers to cover, the length of the stage could also play a significant role in the outcome.

The combination of distance, climbing and a fast finish could make this a fascinating stage to follow.

Key points – Stage 3

• 0km – Start – Tvrdošín, 12:40. Official start at 12:43 local time.
• 44.8km – Oravská Lesná – Category 2 climb, 5.8 km at 2.5%. Top at 947 m. KOM points: 6–4–2–1.
• 80.2km – Čadca – Intermediate sprint. Points: 6–4–2–1. GC time bonuses: 3–2–1 seconds.
• 92.2km – Turzovka – Intermediate sprint. Points: 6–4–2–1. GC time bonuses: 3–2–1 seconds.
• 102km – Meločík – Category 2 climb, 5.6 km at 5.6%. Top at 786 m. KOM points: 6–4–2–1.
• 145.2km – Bumbálka – Category 2 climb, 3.2 km at 4.9%. Top at 801 m. KOM points: 6–4–2–1.
• 171km – Kohútka – Category 2 climb, 6.2 km at 6.8%. Top at 879 m. KOM points: 6–4–2–1.
• 195.1km – Finish – Dohňany

• GC time bonuses: 10–6–4 seconds
• Green jersey points: 20–15–12–10–8–6–4–3–2–1
• Estimated finish: 17:03–17:29 local time.

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