Peter Sagan (Cannondale) has left his mark on the 2013 Tour de Suisse. The Slovak champion won today's third stage (Montreux-Miringen, 205 km) and took his 11th win of the season.

Sagan was able to claim the stage win after a hard finale, with a first category KOM at 22km from the finish and a hard pace forced by the GC riders. On the final straight, Sagan left behind Rui Costa (Movistar), Kreuziger (Saxo-Tinkoff) and Frank (BMC), the remaining riders that formed the lead group on the final wet descent.

"Honestly I'm surprised to be able to take this win," explained Sagan. "In the morning meeting with our DS we thought that this finale was too hard to try a move. The stage looked good when I stayed with the leaders on the final climb. On the descent, the group got smaller and with the other three riders I pushed to go to the finish. Peter Sagan (Cannondale) has left his mark on the 2013 Tour de Suisse. The Slovak champion won today's third stage (Montreux-Miringen, 205 km) and took his 11th win of the season.

Sagan was able to claim the stage win after a hard finale, with a first category KOM at 22km from the finish and a hard pace forced by the GC riders. On the final straight, Sagan left behind Rui Costa (Movistar), Kreuziger (Saxo-Tinkoff) and Frank (BMC), the remaining riders that formed the lead group on the final wet descent.

"Honestly I'm surprised to be able to take this win," explained Sagan. "In the morning meeting with our DS we thought that this finale was too hard to try a move. The stage looked good when I stayed with the leaders on the final climb. On the descent, the group got smaller and with the other three riders I pushed to go to the finish. The final sprint wasn't so easy. I knew I was the faster rider of the group but my legs felt tired due to the last climb. I preferred a two-up sprint with Rui Costa to avoid any risks."

"I'm really happy for this win and to have found the first positive sign of my form. Every day is a useful test to prepare for the Tour de France. There is only one target: To be at the top to fight for the green jersey. If I find other chances at the Tour de Suisse I'll be ready, but for me it's important to see my form improving," added Sagan.

Sagan took the seventh win of his career at the Tour de Suisse today (four in 2012, two in 2011).

"I'm really happy for this win and to have found the first positive sign of my form. Every day is a useful test to prepare for the Tour de France. There is only one target: To be at the top to fight for the green jersey. If I find other chances at the Tour de Suisse I'll be ready, but for me it's important to see my form improving," added Sagan.

Sagan took the seventh win of his career at the Tour de Suisse today (four in 2012, two in 2011).