Esteban Chaves on his way to victory on stage three of the Herald Sun Tour
Esteban Chaves (Mitchelton-Scott) looks set for overall victory at the Herald Sun Tour after a brilliant solo attack delivered him to the win on the summit finish to Lake Mountain.
The only rider in the race with a Grand Tour podium to his name, Chaves was the favourite for the stage, but his form remained uncertain after a disappointing 2017 season disrupted by a knee injury.
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