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Day three of Trans Madeira powered by Cannondale and we’re just lost for words. Although we’re physically making the transition from south to north, we’re mentally riding a rollercoaster of emotions. All the mud has dried and took riders to 1650m to race two alpine stages over Funchal and Câmara de Lobos. After this, the real adventure starts with a huge hike-a-bike to the north side. You question everything about your body and mind but what’s next automatically shuts off all the harsh feelings you might have. Two stages in the jungles of the North that just get better and better. If you conquered this route you should be proud of yourself. Thanks for all the hugs, high-fives and tears… that’s the reason why we make this happen.

Trans Madeira 2023

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Alpine to start the day.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
By the end of the day you might see unicorns.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
First stage of the day with 355m descent and some physical sections.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
The rain accumulation from the past couple of days got dirt packed and perfect.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Can’t ignore the diversity of landscapes this little island has.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Matthew Shearn has been crushing MEN30 category but there’s still so much to play for.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Sam Reynolds arrived a bit late to the party and got directly into the hardest day of the week.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Spanish Alex Medina currently sitting in 9th place.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Yep. The real unicorn showed up.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
The ride down to Nun’s valley is just overwhelming.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
2Cycling crew taking bikes to finish line. On-the-go setup in Nun’s Valley.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Poncha for breakfast.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Feeling salty or sweet? Food zones are ready for everyone and personal wishes.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
A journey to remember. Earn your laps.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Kriss Kyle looking for inspiration to keep on going up. It will be worth it mate.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
There’s light at the end of the tunnel.

The liaison to afternoon stages is something else.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Forget about everything you’ve seen on the first days of racing. This is the north side.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
This day really doesn’t feel like you’re racing. It’s just a wild ride from start to finish.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Worth every step.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
The special stages on the north have been unofficially awarded as the best trails ever.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Sao Vicente just keeps delivering.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Thomas Lapeyrie not looking for the faster line… just the fun line.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
The contrast between morning and afternoon just blows your mind.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
A glimpse of the mountains we are exploring on day three down to Sao Vicente.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Sun dried up the stages in the north which just makes it even better.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Morgane Jonnier still leads the women’s category with another day win.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Sam Hockenhull heard we had beers at finish line.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Two times racing Trans Madeira – two finish line beers for Fergus Ryan.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
This team. Loving every second of it!

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
Bike wash, dinner and sleep. Two more days to go.

Trans Madeira Summer 2023 - Day 3
See you tomorrow for day four!

RESULTS AFTER DAY THREE

OVERALL MEN
1. Kelan Grant (IRL), 1:36:58
2. Leigh Johnson (GBR), 1:37:26
3. Jerome Clementz (FRA), 1:39:29
OVERALL WOMEN
1. Morgane Jonnier (FRA), 1:54:05
2. Amy Morrison (USA), 1:57:33
3. Claire Elworthy (GBR), 2:27:00

Full results here.

Fonte: https://www.pinkbike.com