{"id":1828822,"date":"2026-03-15T17:14:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T14:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1828822"},"modified":"2026-03-15T17:14:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T14:14:35","slug":"i-want-to-learn-how-to-win-as-fast-as-i-can-isaac-del-toro-follows-in-tadej-pogacars-footsteps-with-tirreno-adriatico-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1828822","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I want to learn how to win as fast as I can&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro follows in Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s footsteps with Tirreno-Adriatico victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; Riders\n<\/li>\n<li>\nUAE Team Emirates-XRG\n<\/li>\n<li>\nIsaac del Toro\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;I want to learn how to win as fast as I can&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro follows in Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s footsteps with Tirreno-Adriatico victory<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nStephen Farrand <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T17:14:35Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n15 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Mexican to switch to domestique role to help Poga\u010dar at MIlsan-San Remo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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He is two from two in WorldTour stage races this spring and appears stronger and more mature than 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro built his victory with a strong opening time trial, then gained time with Giulio Pellizzari on the gravel road to San Gimignano and then distanced his friend and rival on the climb to Camerino on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>He waved the Tirreno-Adriatico winner&#8217;s trident trophy in celebration on the final podium, the final results showing he beat Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) by 40 seconds, with Pellizzari third overall at 42 seconds after Jorgenson took a final three-second time bonus during the stage to San Benedetto del Tronto.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m super happy to get this win with the team. It&#8217;s just incredible. I&#8217;m really, really proud of what we did as a team. This victory comes on the back of the last three years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro won the 2023 Tour de L&#8217;Avenir but had already signed with UAE Team Emirates, who won the WorldTour bidding war for his signature. He always seemed destined to be Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s heir and proved it, quickly winning a stage at the 2024 Tour Down Under.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, he led the Giro d&#8217;Italia for two weeks, only to lose the maglia rosa to Simon Yates after marking Richard Carapaz on the Colle delle Finestre.<\/p>\n<p>It was a fatal error, but Del Toro seems to have learnt from it. He was far more composed and calculating at Tirreno-Adriatico. He is constantly learning as he follows in Poga\u010dar&#8217;s footsteps.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s set the level in the last few years, so it&#8217;s not easy to compare myself with Tadej but I really like how he does everything. He really goes with the flow and with the feeling in the race. I really like that,&#8221; Del Toro said of Poga\u010dar.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I enjoy being the kind of guy who can switch roles. It&#8217;s difficult to be a leader. I want to learn how to win as fast as I can.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro asked the UAE Team Emirates management to ride the Tour de France alongside Poga\u010dar rather than target victory in a different Grand Tour.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was more about my choice and what I want this year. It&#8217;s important for the future,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve raced the Vuelta and the Giro, so it&#8217;s a good moment to do the Tour. It&#8217;s the right moment to go and learn about the biggest races in the sport.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro confirmed he will not ride Wednesday&#8217;s Milano-Torino. It would not be a surprise to see him train with Poga\u010dar on the roads of Milan-San Remo this week because he has only ridden the iconic roads of Liguria twice, when racing Milan-San Remo in 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro is in great form but promised total loyalty to Poga\u010dar and the Slovenian&#8217;s ambitions to finally win Milan-San Remo.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m doing Milan-San Remo just for Tadej. I&#8217;m not looking for any kind of result for myself,&#8221; del Toro confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>UAE Team Emirates-XRG have been hit by a series of crashes and injuries that have weakened their options for helping Poga\u010dar blow up Milan-San Remo on the Cipressa.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Del Toro lost position and then had to come from behind. 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Isaac del Toro steps into spotlight with record-breaking climbing performance at UAE Tour, and he isn&#8217;t even at his best yet \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nbJ6HqVu2DyKRLSKhGtSg4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nbJ6HqVu2DyKRLSKhGtSg4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nbJ6HqVu2DyKRLSKhGtSg4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nbJ6HqVu2DyKRLSKhGtSg4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nbJ6HqVu2DyKRLSKhGtSg4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s all part of the job&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro suffers in the cold and rain but extends Tirreno-Adriatico lead by a second<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HMN5tVocNWSCxu3546ZReg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HMN5tVocNWSCxu3546ZReg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HMN5tVocNWSCxu3546ZReg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HMN5tVocNWSCxu3546ZReg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HMN5tVocNWSCxu3546ZReg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Super performance and super power&#8217; \u2013 Isaac del Toro manages what Tadej Poga\u010dar couldn&#8217;t on UAE Tour&#8217;s stinging uphill sprint finish<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m good&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro dismisses talk of Strade Bianche fatigue and illness before Tirreno-Adriatico GC bid<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s nice to have some advice from him&#8217; \u2013 Isaac del Toro looks to defend Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s UAE Tour title as UAE Team Emirates-XRG&#8217;s leader on 2026 season debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m not thinking about retirement yet&#8217; &#8211; Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d confirms he will miss Tour de France but is not done yet<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">\u2018Finally I get it right\u2019 &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard celebrates winning Paris-Nice in dominant fashion<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Never say never\u2026&#8217; &#8211; Tirreno-Adriatico sprint win gives Jonathan Milan a glimpse of hope for Milan-San Remo sprint finish<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;For a moment I thought about stopping&#8217; \u2013 Crash caused by teammate almost denies Dani Mart\u00ednez second place on GC at Paris-Nice<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xiDtzx2wU8MaZc8aXt4Lrm-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xiDtzx2wU8MaZc8aXt4Lrm-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xiDtzx2wU8MaZc8aXt4Lrm-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xiDtzx2wU8MaZc8aXt4Lrm-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xiDtzx2wU8MaZc8aXt4Lrm-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The first sprint I&#8217;ve won in my career&#8217; \u2013 Matteo Jorgenson snatches second overall at Tirreno-Adriatico but concedes &#8216;Del Toro was stronger at every turn&#8217; <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/axSyFCPgVigaqbMzLVybS5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/axSyFCPgVigaqbMzLVybS5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/axSyFCPgVigaqbMzLVybS5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/axSyFCPgVigaqbMzLVybS5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/axSyFCPgVigaqbMzLVybS5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m going there to win&#8217; \u2013 Wout van Aert finds &#8216;race hardness&#8217; for Milan-San Remo return by suffering at Tirreno-Adriatico<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m not thinking about retirement yet&#8217; &#8211; Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d confirms he will miss Tour de France but is not done yet<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">\u2018Finally I get it right\u2019 &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard celebrates winning Paris-Nice in dominant fashion<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Never say never\u2026&#8217; 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&#8211; Isaac del Toro follows in Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s footsteps with Tirreno-Adriatico victory<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nStephen Farrand <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T17:14:35Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n15 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Mexican to switch to domestique role to help Poga\u010dar at MIlsan-San Remo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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He is two from two in WorldTour stage races this spring and appears stronger and more mature than 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro built his victory with a strong opening time trial, then gained time with Giulio Pellizzari on the gravel road to San Gimignano and then distanced his friend and rival on the climb to Camerino on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>He waved the Tirreno-Adriatico winner&#8217;s trident trophy in celebration on the final podium, the final results showing he beat Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) by 40 seconds, with Pellizzari third overall at 42 seconds after Jorgenson took a final three-second time bonus during the stage to San Benedetto del Tronto.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m super happy to get this win with the team. It&#8217;s just incredible. I&#8217;m really, really proud of what we did as a team. This victory comes on the back of the last three years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro won the 2023 Tour de L&#8217;Avenir but had already signed with UAE Team Emirates, who won the WorldTour bidding war for his signature. He always seemed destined to be Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s heir and proved it, quickly winning a stage at the 2024 Tour Down Under.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, he led the Giro d&#8217;Italia for two weeks, only to lose the maglia rosa to Simon Yates after marking Richard Carapaz on the Colle delle Finestre.<\/p>\n<p>It was a fatal error, but Del Toro seems to have learnt from it. He was far more composed and calculating at Tirreno-Adriatico. He is constantly learning as he follows in Poga\u010dar&#8217;s footsteps.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s set the level in the last few years, so it&#8217;s not easy to compare myself with Tadej but I really like how he does everything. He really goes with the flow and with the feeling in the race. I really like that,&#8221; Del Toro said of Poga\u010dar.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I enjoy being the kind of guy who can switch roles. It&#8217;s difficult to be a leader. I want to learn how to win as fast as I can.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro asked the UAE Team Emirates management to ride the Tour de France alongside Poga\u010dar rather than target victory in a different Grand Tour.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was more about my choice and what I want this year. It&#8217;s important for the future,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve raced the Vuelta and the Giro, so it&#8217;s a good moment to do the Tour. It&#8217;s the right moment to go and learn about the biggest races in the sport.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro confirmed he will not ride Wednesday&#8217;s Milano-Torino. It would not be a surprise to see him train with Poga\u010dar on the roads of Milan-San Remo this week because he has only ridden the iconic roads of Liguria twice, when racing Milan-San Remo in 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro is in great form but promised total loyalty to Poga\u010dar and the Slovenian&#8217;s ambitions to finally win Milan-San Remo.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m doing Milan-San Remo just for Tadej. I&#8217;m not looking for any kind of result for myself,&#8221; del Toro confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>UAE Team Emirates-XRG have been hit by a series of crashes and injuries that have weakened their options for helping Poga\u010dar blow up Milan-San Remo on the Cipressa.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Del Toro lost position and then had to come from behind. 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No problem. Isaac del Toro steps into spotlight with record-breaking climbing performance at UAE Tour, and he isn&#8217;t even at his best yet \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nbJ6HqVu2DyKRLSKhGtSg4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nbJ6HqVu2DyKRLSKhGtSg4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nbJ6HqVu2DyKRLSKhGtSg4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nbJ6HqVu2DyKRLSKhGtSg4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nbJ6HqVu2DyKRLSKhGtSg4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s all part of the job&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro suffers in the cold and rain but extends Tirreno-Adriatico lead by a second<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HMN5tVocNWSCxu3546ZReg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HMN5tVocNWSCxu3546ZReg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HMN5tVocNWSCxu3546ZReg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HMN5tVocNWSCxu3546ZReg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HMN5tVocNWSCxu3546ZReg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Super performance and super power&#8217; \u2013 Isaac del Toro manages what Tadej Poga\u010dar couldn&#8217;t on UAE Tour&#8217;s stinging uphill sprint finish<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m good&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro dismisses talk of Strade Bianche fatigue and illness before Tirreno-Adriatico GC bid<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s nice to have some advice from him&#8217; \u2013 Isaac del Toro looks to defend Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s UAE Tour title as UAE Team Emirates-XRG&#8217;s leader on 2026 season debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m not thinking about retirement yet&#8217; &#8211; Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d confirms he will miss Tour de France but is not done yet<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">\u2018Finally I get it right\u2019 &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard celebrates winning Paris-Nice in dominant fashion<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Never say never\u2026&#8217; &#8211; Tirreno-Adriatico sprint win gives Jonathan Milan a glimpse of hope for Milan-San Remo sprint finish<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;For a moment I thought about stopping&#8217; 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\u2013 Matteo Jorgenson snatches second overall at Tirreno-Adriatico but concedes &#8216;Del Toro was stronger at every turn&#8217; <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/axSyFCPgVigaqbMzLVybS5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/axSyFCPgVigaqbMzLVybS5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/axSyFCPgVigaqbMzLVybS5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/axSyFCPgVigaqbMzLVybS5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/axSyFCPgVigaqbMzLVybS5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m going there to win&#8217; \u2013 Wout van Aert finds &#8216;race hardness&#8217; for Milan-San Remo return by suffering at Tirreno-Adriatico<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AnmeAXPBRm6hp3STDoRLTY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m not thinking about retirement yet&#8217; &#8211; Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d confirms he will miss Tour de France but is not done yet<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">\u2018Finally I get it right\u2019 &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard celebrates winning Paris-Nice in dominant fashion<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LDhcEgEBPgQ474abPdVAt6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Never say never\u2026&#8217; &#8211; Tirreno-Adriatico sprint win gives Jonathan Milan a glimpse of hope for Milan-San Remo sprint finish<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CQYpNqTGNCUExQM3u8rvpF-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;For a moment I thought about stopping&#8217; 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He is two from two in WorldTour stage races this spring and appears stronger and more mature than 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro built his victory with a strong opening time trial, then gained time with Giulio Pellizzari on the gravel road to San Gimignano and then distanced his friend and rival on the climb to Camerino on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>He waved the Tirreno-Adriatico winner&#8217;s trident trophy in celebration on the final podium, the final results showing he beat Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) by 40 seconds, with Pellizzari third overall at 42 seconds after Jorgenson took a final three-second time bonus during the stage to San Benedetto del Tronto.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m super happy to get this win with the team. It&#8217;s just incredible. I&#8217;m really, really proud of what we did as a team. This victory comes on the back of the last three years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro won the 2023 Tour de L&#8217;Avenir but had already signed with UAE Team Emirates, who won the WorldTour bidding war for his signature. He always seemed destined to be Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s heir and proved it, quickly winning a stage at the 2024 Tour Down Under.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, he led the Giro d&#8217;Italia for two weeks, only to lose the maglia rosa to Simon Yates after marking Richard Carapaz on the Colle delle Finestre.<\/p>\n<p>It was a fatal error, but Del Toro seems to have learnt from it. He was far more composed and calculating at Tirreno-Adriatico. He is constantly learning as he follows in Poga\u010dar&#8217;s footsteps.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s set the level in the last few years, so it&#8217;s not easy to compare myself with Tadej but I really like how he does everything. He really goes with the flow and with the feeling in the race. I really like that,&#8221; Del Toro said of Poga\u010dar.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I enjoy being the kind of guy who can switch roles. It&#8217;s difficult to be a leader. I want to learn how to win as fast as I can.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro asked the UAE Team Emirates management to ride the Tour de France alongside Poga\u010dar rather than target victory in a different Grand Tour.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was more about my choice and what I want this year. It&#8217;s important for the future,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve raced the Vuelta and the Giro, so it&#8217;s a good moment to do the Tour. It&#8217;s the right moment to go and learn about the biggest races in the sport.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro confirmed he will not ride Wednesday&#8217;s Milano-Torino. It would not be a surprise to see him train with Poga\u010dar on the roads of Milan-San Remo this week because he has only ridden the iconic roads of Liguria twice, when racing Milan-San Remo in 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro is in great form but promised total loyalty to Poga\u010dar and the Slovenian&#8217;s ambitions to finally win Milan-San Remo.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m doing Milan-San Remo just for Tadej. I&#8217;m not looking for any kind of result for myself,&#8221; del Toro confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>UAE Team Emirates-XRG have been hit by a series of crashes and injuries that have weakened their options for helping Poga\u010dar blow up Milan-San Remo on the Cipressa.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Del Toro lost position and then had to come from behind. 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