After showing impressive sprinting form on the opening stages, Sonny Colbrelli finally got his win at the Critérium du Dauphiné on stage 3.

The 172.2-kilometre stage started in Langeac and ending with an uphill finish in Saint-Haon-Le-Vieux. After two successful breakaway days, the peloton controlled the breakaway with only two riders able to go away. At just under 20 kilometres to go, the break was caught, and the pace picked up towards the finish. In the final 200 metres, the sprint was launched by Astana’s Aranburu, but Sonny latched on and took the win.

Sonny Colbrelli was delighted to get his chance to sprint for the win:” Finally, a victory. I’m very happy. In the last 10 kilometres, it was very fast and hard to fight for position. In the final kilometre, it was 6-7%, and I followed Kwiatkowski. Then 200 metres Aranburu jumped, and I followed. The last two days were very difficult with the breakaway. Today the team gave me great support in the final, and I was able to take the victory!”

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