Peter Sagan retakes Tour of Poland lead after sensational climbing performance

World champion Peter Sagan tackled steep finish climb on stage three to finish second behind Dylan Teuns and regain the overall race lead

Peter Sagan

(Image credit: Pauline Ballet/ASO)

Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) moved back into the overall race lead at the 2017 Tour of Poland on Monday, putting in an impressive climbing performance on a hilly stage.

The Slovakian world champion timed his effort on the short, steep ascent to Szczyrk to finish in second place, just behind stage winner Dylan Teuns (BMC Racing). Sagan's team-mate Rafal Majka placed third.

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