XDS Astana Team rider Harold Martín López claimed a solo victory on the third and queen mountain stage of the Tour de Hongrie. López attacked from the group of favorites with two kilometers to go, immediately gaining a small advantage.
Despite counterattacks from his rivals, the XDS Astana Team rider managed to maintain his lead and take the win.
Thanks to today’s success, Harold Martín López moved into the overall lead of the Tour de Hongrie.
“I’m very happy to finish this great day with a victory. The team supported me throughout the whole stage, from the start to the final kilometers. Gleb Syritsa and Matteo Malucelli worked a lot at the front on the flat section, keeping the race under control – excellent work! Then on the final climb, Ide Schelling and Anthon Charmig set a very good pace, reducing the group. In the finale, Sergio Higuita launched an attack that formed a small group of favorites, from which I was able to attack. In the end, it all worked out. I’m proud to take another win for my XDS Astana Team. There are still two stages to go, so we’ll now focus on defending the leader’s jersey”, – said Harold Martín López.
