Isaac del Toro finishes second in the third day of the UAE Tour; Tiberi claims the top spot
Antonio Tiberi of Bahrain Victorious won the third stage of the UAE Tour, with Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro finishing in second place.
In the third stage of the UAE Tour, held between Umm al Quwain and Jebel Mobrah, Italian cyclist Antonio Tiberi of Bahrain Victorious achieved a significant victory by winning the stage and taking the overall lead. This stage, which covered 183 kilometers and was the first mountain stage of the event, saw Tiberi outperforming prominent competitors, including Mexican rider Isaac del Toro, who finished just 15 seconds behind. Tiberi, who is 24 years old, demonstrated his strength in the final climb, successfully countering an attack from Austrian cyclist Felix Gall with just 6 kilometers remaining. He launched his own attack 3 kilometers from the finish, which proved decisive as he maintained a steady lead to finish the stage in a time of 4 hours, 24 minutes, and 57 seconds, averaging 41.4 km/h. This victory not only marks Tiberi's first win in a World Tour event but also allowed him to wear the prestigious red jersey as the leader of the race. Isaac del Toro's performance earned him a place in the general standings just 21 seconds behind Tiberi, highlighting his potential and competitive spirit in the race. The stage was characterized by a challenging ascent that tested the riders' endurance and strategic capabilities, and it has set the stage for an exciting continuation of the UAE Tour as riders aim to secure an advantageous position in the overall rankings.