The pair formed by Austrian Alban Lakata and the Czech Kristian Hynek took home their first stage win, putting them in third place in the overall standings. Kulhavy and Grotts finished second because of their third puncture in two days. Fumic and Avancini lost the leadership closing down into the third position of the stage and slipping to second place in the overall. The positions in the women’s field remain unchanged, with the duo Langvad – Courtney leading the race.
Men
1. Canyon Topeak 7-1 Alban Lakata (AUT) 7-2 Kristian Hynek (CZE) 4:17.14,1
2. InvestecSongoSpecialized 2-1 Jaroslav Kulhavy (CZE) 2-2 Howard Grotts (USA) 4:18.25,4 +1.11,3
3. Cannondale Factory Racing 6-1 Manuel Fumic (GER) 6-2 Henrique Avancini (BRA) 4:23.01,4 +5.47,3
Women
1. Investec Songo Specialized 54-1 Annika Langvad (DEN) 54-2 Kate Courtney (USA) 5:04.32,7
2. Spur 53-1 Ariane Lüthi (SUI) 53-2 Githa Michiels (BEL) 5:10.11,8 +5.39,1
3. Ascendis Health 52-1 Sabine Spitz (GER) 52-2 Robyn De Groot (RSA) 5:10.15,0 +5.42,3
Men
1. InvestecSongoSpecialized 2-1 Jaroslav Kulhavy (CZE) 2-2 Howard Grotts (USA) 13:20.44,9
2. Cannondale Factory Racing 6-1 Manuel Fumic (GER) 6-2 Henrique Avancini (BRA) 13:22.57,6 +2.12,7
3. Canyon Topeak 7-1 Alban Lakata (AUT) 7-2 Kristian Hynek (CZE) 13:23.59,3 +3.14,4
Women
1. Investec Songo Specialized 54-1 Annika Langvad (DEN) 54-2 Kate Courtney (USA) 15:20.57,7
2. Spur 53-1 Ariane Lüthi (SUI) 53-2 Githa Michiels (BEL) 15:33.08,4 +12.10,7
3. Silverback – KMC 51-1 Mariske Strauss (RSA) 51-2 Annie Last (GBR) 15:45.9,0 +24.11,3
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