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Arab News
3 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
UAE Team Emirates-XRG combines vision with victory on World Bicycle Day
ABU DHABI: UAE Team Emirates-XRG celebrated more than just race wins on World Bicycle Day on Tuesday. The Emirati squad, a dominant force in the professional peloton, continues to make waves away from competitive events with major strides in community engagement and sustainability — efforts which are earning global recognition. This week, the team received two prestigious nominations from the Union Cycliste Internationale — the Cycling for All Award for their youth-focused UAE Team Emirates-XRG Academy and the Climate Action Award for their ongoing 'Road to Net-Zero' initiative. Both will be presented later this month at the UCI Mobility & Bike City Forum in Copenhagen. 'As we celebrate World Bicycle Day, we're incredibly proud to see our work recognized on the global stage with nominations for both the UCI Cycling for All Award and the UCI Climate Action Award,' said Mauro Gianetti, team principal and CEO. 'These honors reflect our deep commitment to growing the sport at a grassroots level and ensuring sustainability remains at the heart of everything we do.' Launched in 2025, the UAE Team Emirates-XRG Academy has already reached over 700 schoolchildren through more than 80 hours of in-school coaching. The program is set to expand to an additional 1,300 students by the end of the year, underlining the team's aim of nurturing cycling talent across Abu Dhabi and beyond. 'The UAE Team Emirates-XRG Academy, Powered by ADNOC, is central to this vision, helping us inspire the next generation of cyclists and create meaningful change in our communities,' Gianetti added. 'I'd like to sincerely thank ADNOC for their unwavering support. Without them, this wouldn't be possible. The opportunities ahead are endless — for our team, for young riders and for the continued development of cycling across the region.' While their community work garners headlines, the team's racing form in 2025 has been just as impressive. UAE Team Emirates-XRG has already captured landmark victories at the Tour of Flanders and Liege–Bastogne–Liege, alongside podium finishes at Milano-Sanremo, Paris-Roubaix, and the Giro d'Italia. The run continues a dominant stretch that began last season, reinforcing their status as one of the sport's elite outfits. 'The growth of the team over the past eight years has been extraordinary,' Gianetti said. 'Our success is driven by the talent and dedication of our riders, the expertise of our staff, and the incredible support from the leadership of the country, our partners, and fans. Cycling is continuing to grow rapidly in the UAE, and that momentum is something we are proud to contribute to every day.'
Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Mads Pedersen wins Giro d'Italia stage 13 as Isaac del Toro retains pink jersey
Friday's 13th stage ran over 180km from Rovigo, taking in four category-four climbs. A nine-rider breakaway built a lead of around two minutes, but was eventually pulled back in by the peloton heading towards the final 50km before Lorenzo Germani and Christian Scaroni started another attack. Although Romain Bardet and Mathias Vacek also went for a counter heading into the final climb, there never looked enough distance to the chasing pack, who closed up during the final 500m. Danish rider Pedersen then powered through the last sprint battle for the line ahead of Belgian Van Aert (Team Visma), with Del Toro also making another podium. In the general classification standings, Mexican del Toro (UAE Team Emirates XRG) now holds a 38-second lead over Spanish team-mate Juan Ayuso. Italian Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) is one minute and 18 seconds back, with Britain's Simon Yates (Team Visma) fourth and former winner Primoz Roglic (Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe) sitting in fifth. Saturday's 14th stage is over 195km from Treviso to Nova Gorica, which includes three category-four climbs in the final part of the course.
NBC Sports
20-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Daan Hoole wins Giro d'Italia Stage 10 time trial, Isaac del Toro keeps overall lead
PISA, Italy — Daan Hoole won the individual time trial at the Giro d'Italia for the biggest victory of his career, while Isaac del Toro kept hold of the leader's pink jersey at the end of the 10th stage. Hoole made the most of going early, on dry roads, to finish the 18-mile course from Lucca to Pisa in 32 minutes, 30 seconds. It was the Dutch national time trial champion's first victory in a Grand Tour. 'It's unbelievable. I mean it didn't sink in yet,' Hoole said. 'I was aiming for this day and I was feeling good all week but to win, I never thought I would do this.' The 26-year-old Hoole was seven seconds faster than Joshua Tarling, who won the first individual time trial on the second stage of the Giro. Ethan Hayter was third-quickest to cross the finish line, in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, 10 seconds slower than Hoole. They all completed the course in dry conditions but rain had started falling by the time the bunch of general classification favorites started to set off. 'Of course the GC guys they had rain and that changed a lot but I'm still happy I could beat Tarling in more or less in the same conditions,' Hoole said. Del Toro managed to stay in pink but saw his lead slashed by UAE Team Emirates XRG teammate Juan Ayuso, who didn't seem hindered by the increasingly wet roads. Ayuso cut the gap by almost a minute, moving to within 25 seconds of Del Toro — who is the first Mexican cyclist to lead the Giro. Antonio Tiberi remained third, trimming the gap to 1 minute, 1 second. 'I knew it would be super hard but I tried to finish another day in pink and it was super good,' the 21-year-old Del Toro said. 'I knew I have a lot of time on my side and I don't want to take risks. Then I was struggling to go straight on the bike but it was fun and I'm super happy.' Pre-race favorite Primoz Roglic recovered from another crash during his recon ride in the morning to leapfrog some of his rivals and move into fifth place in the overall standings, 1:18 behind Del Toro. Simon Yates also made up some ground to move into fourth. Roglic lost a lot of time after a crash on the white, gravel roads before the rest day, and started the time trial 10th overall, 2:25 behind Del Toro. Stage 11 is a 186-kilometer slog that starts on the coast in Viareggio before heading inland and across three high-category climbs to Castelnovo ne' Monti. The Giro ends in Rome on June 1.
San Francisco Chronicle
20-05-2025
- Climate
- San Francisco Chronicle
Hoole wins Giro time trial on stage 10, Del Toro keeps overall lead
PISA, Italy (AP) — Daan Hoole won the individual time trial at the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday for the biggest victory of his career, while Isaac del Toro kept hold of the leader's pink jersey at the end of the 10th stage. Hoole made the most of going early, on dry roads, to finish the 28.6-kilometer (18-mile) course from Lucca to Pisa in 32 minutes, 30 seconds. It was the Dutch national time trial champion's first victory in a Grand Tour. The 26-year-old Hoole was seven seconds faster than Joshua Tarling, who won the first individual time trial on the second stage of the Giro. Ethan Hayter was third-quickest to cross the finish line, in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, 10 seconds slower than Hoole. They all completed the course in dry conditions but rain had started falling by the time the bunch of general classification favorites started to set off. Del Toro managed to stay in pink but saw his lead slashed by UAE Team Emirates XRG teammate Juan Ayuso, who didn't seem hindered by the increasingly wet roads. Ayuso cut the gap by almost a minute, moving to within 25 seconds of Del Toro — who is the first Mexican cyclist to lead the Giro. Antonio Tiberi remained third, trimming the gap to 1 minute, 1 second. Pre-race favorite Primoz Roglic recovered from another crash during his recon ride in the morning to leapfrog some of his rivals and move into fifth place in the overall standings, 1:18 behind Del Toro. Simon Yates also made up some ground to move into fourth. Roglic lost a lot of time after a crash on the white, gravel roads of Sunday's stage before the rest day on Monday, and started the time trial 10th overall, 2:25 behind Del Toro. Wednesday's 11th stage is a 186-kilometer slog that starts on the coast in Viareggio before heading inland and across three high-category climbs to Castelnovo ne' Monti. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
Hoole wins Giro time trial on stage 10, Del Toro keeps overall lead
PISA, Italy (AP) — Daan Hoole won the individual time trial at the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday for the biggest victory of his career, while Isaac del Toro kept hold of the leader's pink jersey at the end of the 10th stage. Hoole made the most of going early, on dry roads, to finish the 28.6-kilometer (18-mile) course from Lucca to Pisa in 32 minutes, 30 seconds. It was the Dutch national time trial champion's first victory in a Grand Tour. The 26-year-old Hoole was seven seconds faster than Joshua Tarling, who won the first individual time trial on the second stage of the Giro. Ethan Hayter was third-quickest to cross the finish line, in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, 10 seconds slower than Hoole. They all completed the course in dry conditions but rain had started falling by the time the bunch of general classification favorites started to set off. Del Toro managed to stay in pink but saw his lead slashed by UAE Team Emirates XRG teammate Juan Ayuso, who didn't seem hindered by the increasingly wet roads. Ayuso cut the gap by almost a minute, moving to within 25 seconds of Del Toro — who is the first Mexican cyclist to lead the Giro. Antonio Tiberi remained third, trimming the gap to 1 minute, 1 second. Pre-race favorite Primoz Roglic recovered from another crash during his recon ride in the morning to leapfrog some of his rivals and move into fifth place in the overall standings, 1:18 behind Del Toro. Simon Yates also made up some ground to move into fourth. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Roglic lost a lot of time after a crash on the white, gravel roads of Sunday's stage before the rest day on Monday, and started the time trial 10th overall, 2:25 behind Del Toro. Wednesday's 11th stage is a 186-kilometer slog that starts on the coast in Viareggio before heading inland and across three high-category climbs to Castelnovo ne' Monti. The Giro ends in Rome on June 1. ___ AP sports:
