
The third stage of Itzulia Basque Country put many obstacles in front of riders who had little time to catch their breath, let alone enjoy the scenery.
Especially the last two climbs on the course - Gainza and Lazkaomendi - were a tough nut to crack with slopes that far exceeded 15% benchmark at times.
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However there was at least one rider who took time to add another layer of spectacle for the amazing crowds at the roadside.
Bruno Armirail ventured into the breakaway on this ruthless stage. As a reward for his efforts. he will be wearing the jersey for the leader of mountain classification. But that's not what the fans will remember him for today.
That will be for the impressive wheelie the Frenchman attempted on the steepest slopes of the Basque climb. Obviously at gradients that go up to 20%, it wasn't easy, but the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale rider remarkably made several attempts, for which he was rewarded by cheers from the extatic crowds.
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🤫 El estilo 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚, por Bruno Armirail
— Eurosport.es (@Eurosport_ES) April 9, 2025
🏇 El francés tira de caballitos y enamora a toda la afición de la @ehitzulia#LaCasaDelCiclismo | #Itzulia2025 pic.twitter.com/imReE33XBo

Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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