{"id":1828967,"date":"2026-03-15T14:49:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T11:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1828967"},"modified":"2026-03-15T14:49:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T11:49:03","slug":"tirreno-adriatico-isaac-del-toro-seals-overall-victory-as-jonathan-milan-wins-stage-7-sprint-for-third-consecutive-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1828967","title":{"rendered":"Tirreno-Adriatico: Isaac del Toro seals overall victory as Jonathan Milan wins stage 7 sprint for third consecutive year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4aD3CSGFnt5swbgigbA4M-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>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTirreno-Adriatico\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Tirreno-Adriatico: Isaac del Toro seals overall victory as Jonathan Milan wins stage 7 sprint for third consecutive year<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nRace Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJames Moultrie <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:49:03Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n15 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Sam Welsford second and Laurenz Rex third in chaotic sprint as multiple riders crashed in final 3km<\/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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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4aD3CSGFnt5swbgigbA4M-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) wins final Tirreno-Adriatico stage for third year in a row<\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo\" class=\"contents\" data-only-inline=\"1\">\n<div class=\"visible flex flex-row flex-nowrap sticky max-lg:-ml-5 top-[60px] sm:top-0 z-[9994] w-screen lg:w-full h-[50px] bg-white p-0 mb-5 border-neutral-200 border border-solid\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Variants:Inline\" data-analytics-id=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"sticky-nav--inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"sticky-nav\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row w-full h-full overflow-x-scroll overflow-y-hidden tracking-normal overscroll-x-contain\" id=\"sticky-nav__scroll-container\"><span class=\"pl-4 my-auto text-base 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Abrahamsen (Uno-X Mobility) had tried to steal a march in the final 7km solo and almost made it, but a final pull from Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) reeled him in with a few hundred metres left to ride.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VaYWATgqWuK6AbodFz4b4h-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VaYWATgqWuK6AbodFz4b4h-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Italian sprint star takes final stage as Isaac Del Toro takes Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 overall<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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font-medium\">Tirreno-Adriatico: Isaac del Toro wins stage 6 summit finish to extend race lead <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Sam Welsford tried to finish it off for the British team, but got overtaken by the rush from Theuns and was then unable to come back past Milan, who got the jump on everyone with a brutally long charge. Laurenz Rex sprinted for Soudal-QuickStep after Paul Magnier was caught in a late crash that also ruled Jasper Philipsen out of contention.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Del Toro was joined on the podium by Matteo Jorgenson, who leapfrogged Giulio Pellizzari (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe) into second thanks to a perfect lead-out from his Visma-Lease a Bike teammates at the intermediate sprint, where he gained three bonus seconds. The US rider finished 40 seconds down on the Mexican star, with Pellizzari a further two seconds in arrears.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Milan summed up his feelings after the victory as &#8220;Painful and happiness at the same time. It was a really tough week, a tough day. I suffered a lot on the climbs and also today was absolutely not easy, and I think I have to say thanks after all to my teammates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was upset that we missed out on the third stage with seventh place, but my teammates always support me in the race and also after it. The last days have been pretty tough in the grupetto, and they always push for me, always give everything.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-asVEWLgEX6TAVmfz8tYV4X\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-asVEWLgEX6TAVmfz8tYV4X slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Today we were missing Simo [Consonni] and Max [Walscheid], but they did a big effort in the last days, and Eddy [Theuns] really delivered me perfectly. I&#8217;m really happy and proud of how we finished this Tirreno-Adriatico.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3a30b2fc-3d32-4ebd-b7b8-a9878c8878ec\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates XRG) celebrates at podium as overall winner with the Trident Race Trophy <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"42cdc7da-d7df-46bd-a8ab-8592ba3ec7fd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Peloton races through a quaint village <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"2803f648-ef39-463d-82c7-60f8d6349d5b\">With an almost certain sprint finish on the menu for the final day of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026, it didn&#8217;t take long for the day&#8217;s breakaway to form, with Xabier Mikel Azparren (Pinarello Q36.5), Roberto Carlos Gonz\u00e1lez (Solution Tech NIPPO Rali) and Dries De Bondt (Jayco AlUla) getting more than three minutes up the road.<\/p>\n<p>With two long but shallow climbs on the route, the Montefiore d&#8217;Aso (10.9 km at 3.4%) and Ripatransone (8.4 km at 4.6%), Alpecin-Premier Tech took over to try and sting the legs or even drop some of the other sprinters who would be taking on Jasper Philipsen.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Race leader takes stage victory and extends his lead on stage 6 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Tirreno-Adriatico: Mathieu van der Poel plays stage 4 finale perfectly before launching incredible sprint to win from reduced group<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Danish sprinter continues amazing form on stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Their aggressive pace on the front, which even Mathieu van der Poel contributed to, was such that the break&#8217;s advantage evaporated to under a minute in quick time. With the peloton fully lined out by the Belgian team&#8217;s efforts, splits started to form all over the road.<\/p>\n<p>It had the desired effort, too, with pure sprinters like Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) and Sam Welsford (Ineos Grenadiers) getting dropped into the various chasing groups.<\/p>\n<p>Van der Poel continued to turn the screw on the front group, which was filled mostly with the top 10 riders on general classification, with Philipsen sitting down in the lead bunch and race leader Del Toro being the closest to the Dutchman&#8217;s back wheel.<\/p>\n<p>With 2km of the climb left to be completed, Van der Poel&#8217;s infernal pace mopped up the three riders from the breakaway, and he only pushed on out of the saddle, clearly looking for some more stimulus in his last race before next week&#8217;s Milan-San Remo.<\/p>\n<p>The pace was actually so fast that even Philipsen got dropped, curiously, into the lead chasing group alongside Milan, who were around 20 seconds down. But even this didn&#8217;t prompt Van der Poel to stop pushing on the front.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"baa170c3-b394-4477-8727-7e15647bd73d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) put in massive turn at the front of the field, <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"13511c7f-40f0-4849-ad97-f021a49030b1\">Arnaud De Lie (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9) was the biggest name in real difficulty, as he descended off the climb with a 1:27 deficit to make up on the Van der Poel-led group. The sprinter who had best survived the onslaught was stage 3 winner, Tobias Lund Andresen (Decathlon CMA CGM), who made it into the front group over the climb on his own.<\/p>\n<p>After putting everyone to the sword for the best part of 30km, the chasing group finally caught Van der Poel and the leaders with 67km to go, finally reforming the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>The pace was kept high, though, with a highly anticipated intermediate sprint set to shake up the GC. Visma-Lease a Bike took control, looking to get Jorgenson the three bonus seconds on offer to leapfrog Pellizzari and move into second on GC.<\/p>\n<p>He was piloted perfectly to the front by the men in yellow and black, with a final turn from Wout van Aert giving him the red carpet ride to the bonus seconds. He celebrated the move up on GC before sharing a respectful fistbump with Pellizzari, the rider he overtook, following the sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Following this, the sprinter&#8217;s teams were finally able to take control, with Decathlon CMA CGM and Soudal-QuickStep moving into the front spots on the peloton. Not long after, De Lie&#8217;s Lotto teammates were eventually rewarded with a return to the bunch after quite the chase.<\/p>\n<p>Without a nominated sprinter, Jayco AlUla&#8217;s Dried De Bondt and Covi tried another move off the front on the penultimate lap of the finishing circuit, but Decathlon were having none of it and quickly pulled them back in. Just 17km remained in the day, and the sprint was looking certain.<\/p>\n<p>Uno-X Mobility stole a march into the final 7.5km, launching two riders off the front to try and snatch the win from the sprinters, with breakaway expert Jonas Abrahamsen scorching away after a lead-out from a teammate.<\/p>\n<p>Racing was hotting up, and with the raised tension came a big crash in the bunch, taking Philipsen and Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) out of contention for the finale, with the Frenchman slow to get up due to his injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Racing raged on in front with Abrahamsen still a few seconds in front. He was closed down eventually by a powerful pull from Ganna, but the Italian&#8217;s teammate Welsford was unable to capitalise on his work as a late charge from Lidl-Trek took them to the front position.<\/p>\n<p>A magic turn from Theuns brought Milan back into the frame, but without any more teammates, he had to launch his effort early. This gave him the jump on Welsford and Rex, who tried to close him down, but Milan was able to use brute force to propel his bike across the line first, after a tough day in the saddle.<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro did slide out during the late crash as he was caught behind it, but the three-kilometre rule meant he lost no time and was able to celebrate over the finish line with several teammates and only some minor scratches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f3bb0197-82fe-46c3-b21c-20269160a8cd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Isaac del Toro celebrates his overall victory as he crosses the finish line with his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"592984e9-1577-4c51-8767-da44767652b5\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-asVEWLgEX6TAVmfz8tYV4X\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-asVEWLgEX6TAVmfz8tYV4X slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">James Moultrie<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">News Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>James Moultrie is a gold-standard NCTJ journalist who joined\u00a0Cyclingnews\u00a0as a News Writer in 2023 after originally contributing as a freelancer for eight months, during which time he also wrote for Eurosport, Rouleur and Cycling Weekly. Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports \u2013 rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted 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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\">As it happened: Italian sprint star takes final stage as Isaac Del Toro takes Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 overall<\/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\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-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\">UAE Tour: Jonathan Milan takes final stage sprint win as Isaac del Toro secures overall victory<\/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 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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\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-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\">As it happened: Race leader takes stage victory and extends his lead on stage 6 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026<\/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\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-320-80.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\">Tirreno-Adriatico: Mathieu van der Poel plays stage 4 finale perfectly before launching incredible sprint to win from reduced group<\/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\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-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\">As it happened: Danish sprinter continues amazing form on stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026<\/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 Racing<\/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\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-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\">Trofeo Alfredo Binda: Karlijn Swinkels edges Anna van der Breggen to claim first WorldTour victory<\/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\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-320-80.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\">Paris-Nice: Jonas Vingegaard secures GC title but gets pipped to stage 8 victory by Lenny Martinez in narrow two-up sprint<\/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\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-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\">Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e continues hauling in the victories at Mid South Gravel while Cobe Freeburn claims men\u2019s title<\/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\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-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\">Puck Pieterse to make surprise start at Trofeo Alfredo Binda <\/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\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-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\">Tirreno-Adriatico: Isaac del Toro wins stage 6 summit finish to extend race lead <\/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\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-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\">Paris-Nice: Dorian Godon holds off Biniam Girmay to win heavily shortened stage 7<\/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 Race Results<\/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\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-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\">Trofeo Alfredo Binda: Karlijn Swinkels edges Anna van der Breggen to claim first WorldTour victory<\/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\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-320-80.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\">Paris-Nice: Jonas Vingegaard secures GC title but gets pipped to stage 8 victory by Lenny Martinez in narrow two-up sprint<\/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\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-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\">Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e continues hauling in the victories at Mid South Gravel while Cobe Freeburn claims men\u2019s title<\/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\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-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\">Tirreno-Adriatico: Isaac del Toro wins stage 6 summit finish to extend race lead <\/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\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 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Abrahamsen (Uno-X Mobility) had tried to steal a march in the final 7km solo and almost made it, but a final pull from Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) reeled him in with a few hundred metres left to ride.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li 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Laurenz Rex sprinted for Soudal-QuickStep after Paul Magnier was caught in a late crash that also ruled Jasper Philipsen out of contention.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Del Toro was joined on the podium by Matteo Jorgenson, who leapfrogged Giulio Pellizzari (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe) into second thanks to a perfect lead-out from his Visma-Lease a Bike teammates at the intermediate sprint, where he gained three bonus seconds. The US rider finished 40 seconds down on the Mexican star, with Pellizzari a further two seconds in arrears.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Milan summed up his feelings after the victory as &#8220;Painful and happiness at the same time. It was a really tough week, a tough day. I suffered a lot on the climbs and also today was absolutely not easy, and I think I have to say thanks after all to my teammates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was upset that we missed out on the third stage with seventh place, but my teammates always support me in the race and also after it. The last days have been pretty tough in the grupetto, and they always push for me, always give everything.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-asVEWLgEX6TAVmfz8tYV4X\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-asVEWLgEX6TAVmfz8tYV4X slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Today we were missing Simo [Consonni] and Max [Walscheid], but they did a big effort in the last days, and Eddy [Theuns] really delivered me perfectly. I&#8217;m really happy and proud of how we finished this Tirreno-Adriatico.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3a30b2fc-3d32-4ebd-b7b8-a9878c8878ec\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates XRG) celebrates at podium as overall winner with the Trident Race Trophy <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"42cdc7da-d7df-46bd-a8ab-8592ba3ec7fd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Peloton races through a quaint village <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"2803f648-ef39-463d-82c7-60f8d6349d5b\">With an almost certain sprint finish on the menu for the final day of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026, it didn&#8217;t take long for the day&#8217;s breakaway to form, with Xabier Mikel Azparren (Pinarello Q36.5), Roberto Carlos Gonz\u00e1lez (Solution Tech NIPPO Rali) and Dries De Bondt (Jayco AlUla) getting more than three minutes up the road.<\/p>\n<p>With two long but shallow climbs on the route, the Montefiore d&#8217;Aso (10.9 km at 3.4%) and Ripatransone (8.4 km at 4.6%), Alpecin-Premier Tech took over to try and sting the legs or even drop some of the other sprinters who would be taking on Jasper Philipsen.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Race leader takes stage victory and extends his lead on stage 6 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Tirreno-Adriatico: Mathieu van der Poel plays stage 4 finale perfectly before launching incredible sprint to win from reduced group<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Danish sprinter continues amazing form on stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Their aggressive pace on the front, which even Mathieu van der Poel contributed to, was such that the break&#8217;s advantage evaporated to under a minute in quick time. With the peloton fully lined out by the Belgian team&#8217;s efforts, splits started to form all over the road.<\/p>\n<p>It had the desired effort, too, with pure sprinters like Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) and Sam Welsford (Ineos Grenadiers) getting dropped into the various chasing groups.<\/p>\n<p>Van der Poel continued to turn the screw on the front group, which was filled mostly with the top 10 riders on general classification, with Philipsen sitting down in the lead bunch and race leader Del Toro being the closest to the Dutchman&#8217;s back wheel.<\/p>\n<p>With 2km of the climb left to be completed, Van der Poel&#8217;s infernal pace mopped up the three riders from the breakaway, and he only pushed on out of the saddle, clearly looking for some more stimulus in his last race before next week&#8217;s Milan-San Remo.<\/p>\n<p>The pace was actually so fast that even Philipsen got dropped, curiously, into the lead chasing group alongside Milan, who were around 20 seconds down. But even this didn&#8217;t prompt Van der Poel to stop pushing on the front.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"baa170c3-b394-4477-8727-7e15647bd73d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) put in massive turn at the front of the field, <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"13511c7f-40f0-4849-ad97-f021a49030b1\">Arnaud De Lie (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9) was the biggest name in real difficulty, as he descended off the climb with a 1:27 deficit to make up on the Van der Poel-led group. The sprinter who had best survived the onslaught was stage 3 winner, Tobias Lund Andresen (Decathlon CMA CGM), who made it into the front group over the climb on his own.<\/p>\n<p>After putting everyone to the sword for the best part of 30km, the chasing group finally caught Van der Poel and the leaders with 67km to go, finally reforming the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>The pace was kept high, though, with a highly anticipated intermediate sprint set to shake up the GC. Visma-Lease a Bike took control, looking to get Jorgenson the three bonus seconds on offer to leapfrog Pellizzari and move into second on GC.<\/p>\n<p>He was piloted perfectly to the front by the men in yellow and black, with a final turn from Wout van Aert giving him the red carpet ride to the bonus seconds. He celebrated the move up on GC before sharing a respectful fistbump with Pellizzari, the rider he overtook, following the sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Following this, the sprinter&#8217;s teams were finally able to take control, with Decathlon CMA CGM and Soudal-QuickStep moving into the front spots on the peloton. Not long after, De Lie&#8217;s Lotto teammates were eventually rewarded with a return to the bunch after quite the chase.<\/p>\n<p>Without a nominated sprinter, Jayco AlUla&#8217;s Dried De Bondt and Covi tried another move off the front on the penultimate lap of the finishing circuit, but Decathlon were having none of it and quickly pulled them back in. Just 17km remained in the day, and the sprint was looking certain.<\/p>\n<p>Uno-X Mobility stole a march into the final 7.5km, launching two riders off the front to try and snatch the win from the sprinters, with breakaway expert Jonas Abrahamsen scorching away after a lead-out from a teammate.<\/p>\n<p>Racing was hotting up, and with the raised tension came a big crash in the bunch, taking Philipsen and Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) out of contention for the finale, with the Frenchman slow to get up due to his injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Racing raged on in front with Abrahamsen still a few seconds in front. He was closed down eventually by a powerful pull from Ganna, but the Italian&#8217;s teammate Welsford was unable to capitalise on his work as a late charge from Lidl-Trek took them to the front position.<\/p>\n<p>A magic turn from Theuns brought Milan back into the frame, but without any more teammates, he had to launch his effort early. This gave him the jump on Welsford and Rex, who tried to close him down, but Milan was able to use brute force to propel his bike across the line first, after a tough day in the saddle.<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro did slide out during the late crash as he was caught behind it, but the three-kilometre rule meant he lost no time and was able to celebrate over the finish line with several teammates and only some minor scratches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f3bb0197-82fe-46c3-b21c-20269160a8cd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Isaac del Toro celebrates his overall victory as he crosses the finish line with his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"592984e9-1577-4c51-8767-da44767652b5\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-asVEWLgEX6TAVmfz8tYV4X\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-asVEWLgEX6TAVmfz8tYV4X slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">James Moultrie<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">News Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>James Moultrie is a gold-standard NCTJ journalist who joined\u00a0Cyclingnews\u00a0as a News Writer in 2023 after originally contributing as a freelancer for eight months, during which time he also wrote for Eurosport, Rouleur and Cycling Weekly. Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ybwShsHWi5jwK4Z2aXMWUP-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\">UAE Tour: Jonathan Milan takes final stage sprint win as Isaac del Toro secures overall victory<\/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\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-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\">Tirreno-Adriatico: Isaac del Toro wins stage 6 summit finish to extend race lead <\/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\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-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\">As it happened: Race leader takes stage victory and extends his lead on stage 6 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026<\/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\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-320-80.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\">Tirreno-Adriatico: Mathieu van der Poel plays stage 4 finale perfectly before launching incredible sprint to win from reduced group<\/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\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-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\">As it happened: Danish sprinter continues amazing form on stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026<\/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 Racing<\/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\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-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\">Trofeo Alfredo Binda: Karlijn Swinkels edges Anna van der Breggen to claim first WorldTour victory<\/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\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-320-80.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\">Paris-Nice: Jonas Vingegaard secures GC title but gets pipped to stage 8 victory by Lenny Martinez in narrow two-up sprint<\/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\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-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\">Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e continues hauling in the victories at Mid South Gravel while Cobe Freeburn claims men\u2019s title<\/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\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEqcjBZCvuHtktinRVFpHA-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\">Puck Pieterse to make surprise start at Trofeo Alfredo Binda <\/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\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vcaL6EsQZqzEFQrCXqJSiF-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\">Tirreno-Adriatico: Isaac del Toro wins stage 6 summit finish to extend race lead <\/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\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLNrGuk6r38i4PrMRaT3qi-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\">Paris-Nice: Dorian Godon holds off Biniam Girmay to win heavily shortened stage 7<\/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 Race Results<\/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\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHtwaqfsSb3YdQFXYt4XXA-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\">Trofeo Alfredo Binda: Karlijn Swinkels edges Anna van der Breggen to claim first WorldTour victory<\/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\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RQUAxG2GKjzyvZ4C3NPu57-320-80.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\">Paris-Nice: Jonas Vingegaard secures GC title but gets pipped to stage 8 victory by Lenny Martinez in narrow two-up sprint<\/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\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WrWKGzj4C8N77M5tQKBBTY-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\">Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e continues hauling in the victories at Mid South Gravel while Cobe Freeburn claims men\u2019s title<\/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 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Laurenz Rex sprinted for Soudal-QuickStep after Paul Magnier was caught in a late crash that also ruled Jasper Philipsen out of contention.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Del Toro was joined on the podium by Matteo Jorgenson, who leapfrogged Giulio Pellizzari (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe) into second thanks to a perfect lead-out from his Visma-Lease a Bike teammates at the intermediate sprint, where he gained three bonus seconds. The US rider finished 40 seconds down on the Mexican star, with Pellizzari a further two seconds in arrears.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Milan summed up his feelings after the victory as &#8220;Painful and happiness at the same time. It was a really tough week, a tough day. I suffered a lot on the climbs and also today was absolutely not easy, and I think I have to say thanks after all to my teammates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was upset that we missed out on the third stage with seventh place, but my teammates always support me in the race and also after it. 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I&#8217;m really happy and proud of how we finished this Tirreno-Adriatico.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3a30b2fc-3d32-4ebd-b7b8-a9878c8878ec\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n5QvVtTsvvbWyP5wtyowWQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates XRG) celebrates at podium as overall winner with the Trident Race Trophy <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"42cdc7da-d7df-46bd-a8ab-8592ba3ec7fd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/R5o34nSJ7722osa9PsRuWP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Peloton races through a quaint village <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"2803f648-ef39-463d-82c7-60f8d6349d5b\">With an almost certain sprint finish on the menu for the final day of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026, it didn&#8217;t take long for the day&#8217;s breakaway to form, with Xabier Mikel Azparren (Pinarello Q36.5), Roberto Carlos Gonz\u00e1lez (Solution Tech NIPPO Rali) and Dries De Bondt (Jayco AlUla) getting more than three minutes up the road.<\/p>\n<p>With two long but shallow climbs on the route, the Montefiore d&#8217;Aso (10.9 km at 3.4%) and Ripatransone (8.4 km at 4.6%), Alpecin-Premier Tech took over to try and sting the legs or even drop some of the other sprinters who would be taking on Jasper Philipsen.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XiPJY2gmBfY9fryx5sCkjb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Race leader takes stage victory and extends his lead on stage 6 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ujZ7K9FAoNu8k4AVRPoi8-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Tirreno-Adriatico: Mathieu van der Poel plays stage 4 finale perfectly before launching incredible sprint to win from reduced group<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jBUXrNDUqpowdLTZeDP4GS-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Danish sprinter continues amazing form on stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Their aggressive pace on the front, which even Mathieu van der Poel contributed to, was such that the break&#8217;s advantage evaporated to under a minute in quick time. With the peloton fully lined out by the Belgian team&#8217;s efforts, splits started to form all over the road.<\/p>\n<p>It had the desired effort, too, with pure sprinters like Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) and Sam Welsford (Ineos Grenadiers) getting dropped into the various chasing groups.<\/p>\n<p>Van der Poel continued to turn the screw on the front group, which was filled mostly with the top 10 riders on general classification, with Philipsen sitting down in the lead bunch and race leader Del Toro being the closest to the Dutchman&#8217;s back wheel.<\/p>\n<p>With 2km of the climb left to be completed, Van der Poel&#8217;s infernal pace mopped up the three riders from the breakaway, and he only pushed on out of the saddle, clearly looking for some more stimulus in his last race before next week&#8217;s Milan-San Remo.<\/p>\n<p>The pace was actually so fast that even Philipsen got dropped, curiously, into the lead chasing group alongside Milan, who were around 20 seconds down. But even this didn&#8217;t prompt Van der Poel to stop pushing on the front.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"baa170c3-b394-4477-8727-7e15647bd73d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNCv4D4hm4zMVjxuDByyGV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) put in massive turn at the front of the field, <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"13511c7f-40f0-4849-ad97-f021a49030b1\">Arnaud De Lie (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9) was the biggest name in real difficulty, as he descended off the climb with a 1:27 deficit to make up on the Van der Poel-led group. The sprinter who had best survived the onslaught was stage 3 winner, Tobias Lund Andresen (Decathlon CMA CGM), who made it into the front group over the climb on his own.<\/p>\n<p>After putting everyone to the sword for the best part of 30km, the chasing group finally caught Van der Poel and the leaders with 67km to go, finally reforming the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>The pace was kept high, though, with a highly anticipated intermediate sprint set to shake up the GC. Visma-Lease a Bike took control, looking to get Jorgenson the three bonus seconds on offer to leapfrog Pellizzari and move into second on GC.<\/p>\n<p>He was piloted perfectly to the front by the men in yellow and black, with a final turn from Wout van Aert giving him the red carpet ride to the bonus seconds. He celebrated the move up on GC before sharing a respectful fistbump with Pellizzari, the rider he overtook, following the sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Following this, the sprinter&#8217;s teams were finally able to take control, with Decathlon CMA CGM and Soudal-QuickStep moving into the front spots on the peloton. Not long after, De Lie&#8217;s Lotto teammates were eventually rewarded with a return to the bunch after quite the chase.<\/p>\n<p>Without a nominated sprinter, Jayco AlUla&#8217;s Dried De Bondt and Covi tried another move off the front on the penultimate lap of the finishing circuit, but Decathlon were having none of it and quickly pulled them back in. Just 17km remained in the day, and the sprint was looking certain.<\/p>\n<p>Uno-X Mobility stole a march into the final 7.5km, launching two riders off the front to try and snatch the win from the sprinters, with breakaway expert Jonas Abrahamsen scorching away after a lead-out from a teammate.<\/p>\n<p>Racing was hotting up, and with the raised tension came a big crash in the bunch, taking Philipsen and Paul Magnier (Soudal-QuickStep) out of contention for the finale, with the Frenchman slow to get up due to his injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Racing raged on in front with Abrahamsen still a few seconds in front. He was closed down eventually by a powerful pull from Ganna, but the Italian&#8217;s teammate Welsford was unable to capitalise on his work as a late charge from Lidl-Trek took them to the front position.<\/p>\n<p>A magic turn from Theuns brought Milan back into the frame, but without any more teammates, he had to launch his effort early. This gave him the jump on Welsford and Rex, who tried to close him down, but Milan was able to use brute force to propel his bike across the line first, after a tough day in the saddle.<\/p>\n<p>Del Toro did slide out during the late crash as he was caught behind it, but the three-kilometre rule meant he lost no time and was able to celebrate over the finish line with several teammates and only some minor scratches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f3bb0197-82fe-46c3-b21c-20269160a8cd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DWXrRT8KfzvhsQ9kTnBjUF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Isaac del Toro celebrates his overall victory as he crosses the finish line with his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"592984e9-1577-4c51-8767-da44767652b5\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tirreno-adriatico-isaac-del-toro-seals-overall-victory-as-jonathan-milan-wins-stage-7-sprint-for-third-consecutive-year\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q4aD3CSGFnt5swbgigbA4M-1024-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Racing Road Tirreno-Adriatico Tirreno-Adriatico: Isaac del Toro seals overall victory as Jonathan Milan wins stage 7 sprint for third consecutive year Race Results By James Moultrie published 15 March 2026 Sam Welsford second and Laurenz Rex third in chaotic sprint as multiple riders crashed in final 3km When you purchase [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1828967","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1828967","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1828967"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1828967\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1828967"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1828967"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1828967"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}