In the 150-kilometre stage, the riders had to conquer seven short but steep climbs. After the start, Menno Huising joined the first attack. However, the Dutchman and his fellow escapees were given little space and were quickly caught by the peloton. Shortly afterwards, a group of nine riders managed to gain a significant lead. This group included the winners of two previous stages, Brennan and Kooij.  

The strong leading group did not get much space: their lead never exceeded two minutes. The succession of steep climbs meant that Brennan and Kooij had to drop back. Not much later, the last remaining escapees were also caught by the group of favourites. In the end, Langellotti proved to be the strongest. Huising and Attila Valter finished in the chasing group. Tomorrow, the final individual time trial will take place, starting and finishing in Wieliczka.   

Sports director Jesper Mørkøv: “Both Olav and Matthew gave it their all in the breakaway, but unfortunately the group never got much space from the peloton. It proved impossible for them to survive the last climbs of the day. Menno and Attila also put in a great effort in the final stretch in the second group, but this was the highest result possible today.”