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Sharjah 24
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
UAE team XRG shines in Giro d'Italia
Isaac Del Toro retains pink jersey for fourth day Rising star Isaac Del Toro retained the coveted pink jersey for the fourth consecutive day after a strong third-place finish in Stage 13, which concluded in Vicenza. The 20-year-old Mexican rider remains at the top of the general classification. Tactical excellence and team support pay off Del Toro's lead was preserved through a well-executed tactical plan and strong support from his teammates. His consistent performance allowed him to hold a 38-second advantage over his closest rival—who is also his teammate—Juan Ayuso. Team Emirates secures top two positions Team Emirates (UAE Team XRG) now holds both first and second places in the overall standings. Ayuso's strategic gain of precious seconds at the intermediate checkpoint further strengthened the team's position. Antonio Tiberi of Team Bahrain Victorious currently trails in third place, 1 minute and 18 seconds behind. Mountain stages ahead: Continued dominance expected As the race heads into its decisive mountain stages, UAE Team XRG is well-positioned to extend its dominance. With momentum and morale high, the team edges closer to a potential major triumph in this year's Giro.
Daily Tribune
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Victorious target podium in Tour of the Alps
The 48th Tour of the Alps, one of cycling's toughest stage races, begins Monday with Team Bahrain Victorious aiming to build on last year's third-place finish. Spanning 747km and featuring over 16,000m of climbing, the five-day event is considered a critical warm-up for the Giro d'Italia. Italian climber Antonio Tiberi, last year's third-place finisher, returns as team leader alongside veteran Damiano Caruso, a 2021 Giro runner-up. Sports director Gorazd Štangelj confirmed Tiberi's role as the squad's GC contender, with Caruso providing tactical support. 'This race is a dress rehearsal for the Giro,' Štangelj said. 'We want another podium to confirm we're on track.' The route opens with a brutal 148km stage featuring two major climbs, setting the tone for a week of relentless ascents. Young riders Afonso Eulálio and Kasper Borremans will assist Tiberi in the mountains, while Fran Miholjevic and Finlay Pickering handle flat sections and breakaways. Stage 4, the 'Queen Stage,' is expected to be decisive, with steep climbs culminating in a punishing finale. The Tour of the Alps runs from April 15-19, ahead of the Giro d'Italia's May 10 start. The race concludes in Austria's Lienz after a short but brutal 112km stage featuring double-digit gradients.
