“I know how close I am” - Molano narrowly beaten by Groenewegen on stage 3 of Tour of Slovenia

Juan Sebastián Molano came agonisingly close to his first win of the 2025 Tour of Slovenia on stage 3, but was outsprinted at the line by Dylan Groenewegen, who continues to assert himself as the fastest finisher in the race.

Molano had the legs to challenge but missed the key lead-out cue in the final metres.

“It was really close today,” he said in a UAE team press release. “In the end, I did not see Ivo preparing his lead-out on the right-hand side of the road, and this is why I launched a little early. The finish was a bit uphill and with such a long kick, it was hard to hold on.”

Despite the frustration, Molano remained confident in his form. “It’s a shame not to get the victory because I know how close I am. Groenewegen is strong but today I had the legs. With some better luck, it was ours. Anyway, we have two more opportunities to chase the victory, so we will give it everything.”