Castelo Branco (Portugal) (EFE).- Belgian Wout Van Aert (Visma Lease a Bike), leader of the Vuelta, has reinforced the red jersey by winning the third stage between Lousa and Castelo Branco, 191.2 kilometers.
Van Aert clocked a time of 4h.40.42, averaging 40.9 km/h. He was followed across the finish line by Australian Kaden Groves (Alpecin) and Spaniard Jon Aberasturi (Euskaltel Euskadi).
Van Aert increases his lead in the general classification: 13 seconds over the American Brandon McNulty and 15 over the Czech Vacek-
After three days in Portugal, the fourth stage will be held on Tuesday in Spain, between Plasencia and Pico Villuercas, 170.4 km long, with a mountain finish.
