Greig Leach

Stage 3 started climbing right after the flag drop to start the race. After a few attempts at a breakaway, Conor Swift (Ineos-Grenadiers) finally dropped everyone on his way up the Ashton climb. To his surprise, he was chased down by Fergus Browning (ARA Australian Cycling) in his Etex King of the Mountains jersey. He went over this climb first with little resistance from Swift. By going over this climb first, it means that he has been first over every climb but one thus far in the 25th Tour Down Under. It sure looks like no one will be able to take the polka dot jersey off this young Australian.