Overview

• Lenny Martinez, 21, won the queen stage of the Tour de Romandía at Thyon 2000, securing the overall race lead by two seconds over João Almeida.
• Carlos Rodríguez finished fifth on the stage, 31 seconds behind Martinez, showcasing strong form after a two-month injury layoff.
• Rodríguez’s performance moved him into sixth place in the general classification, now 54 seconds behind the leader.
• The stage marked Rodríguez’s return to competition following a clavicle fracture that sidelined him earlier in the season, disrupting his Tour de France preparation.
• The final 17.1 km time trial in Geneva will determine the overall winner, with Martinez, Almeida, and other contenders in close contention.