Evan Huffman takes over top spot after strong Stage 3 at Tour of Alberta

Sep 3, 2016 | 6:15 PM

DRAYTON VALLEY, Alta. — American Evan Huffman took over the lead at the Tour of Alberta on Saturday after a strong Stage 3.

Huffman, of Rally Cycling, completed the 181.2 kilometres Clearwater County to Drayton Valley circuit in four hours four minutes five seconds — the top time of the day.

Huffman’s overall time of 10:34:25 gives him a two second advantage over fellow American Robin Carpenter (10:34:27) of Holowesko-Citadel cycling team for the Province of Alberta jersey.

Ottawa’s Alexander Cataford of Silber Pro Cycling retained the Best Canadian jersey with the fifth fastest time in Stage 3 (4:04:12). His total time of 10:34:46 is good for sixth overall with two stages remaining.