 The third stage saw Saronni expand upon his lead by winning the leg after out-sprinting the rest of the leading group.The fourth stage took the race into the Dolomites, as well as featuring a summit finish on Selva di Val Gardena.Spanish rider Marino Lejarreta attacked with around to go and only Roberto Visentini, Bernard Hinault, Hubert Saiz, and Gianbattista Baronchelli were able to mark his move.