Primoz Roglic sprints to third successive win as he stretches Tirreno-Adriatico 2023 lead after Stage 6

Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) sprinted to a third successive victory as he stretched his overall lead at Tirreno-Adriatico 2023 after a Stage 6 triumph in Osimo. The 33-year-old was hugely impressive as he powered to the win in a three-way sprint against Britain's Tao Geoghegan Hart (Ineos Grenadiers) and Joao Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) in a thrilling finish to the day's racing.

Ad Roglic now holds a commanding 18-second lead over second-placed Almeida in the overall standings ahead of the final day, with Stage 7 bringing the race to a close in San Benedetto del Tronto on Sunday. Tirreno — AdriaticoRoglic doubles up in wild winds on Stage 5, takes overall leadYESTERDAY AT 16:32 The Slovenian always seemed to have the final kick in total control as he patiently toyed with Geoghegan Hart and Almeida before hitting full speed to take the win in style with one day to go in the race.

The steep, cobbled climb was always going to be exciting to watch and Roglic found the pace he needed to pull away when it really mattered to ensure his hat-trick of stage wins. Roglic was also triumphant in Tortoreto and Sassotetto, respectively, on the two previous days, and he has now seized total control for Jumbo-Visma ahead of the finale.

«It was a bit tricky with a lot of guys all around [within a few seconds on GC], attacking,» Roglic said after the victory. Pogacar fends off rivals to claim Stage 7 summit victory Roglic doubles up in wild winds on Stage 5, takes overall lead Paris-Nice Stage 6 cancelled due to 'exceptionally violent' winds He added: «I managed to take it at the end so I'm super happy about it.