{"id":1872213,"date":"2026-04-08T14:06:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1872213"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:06:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:06:03","slug":"isaac-del-toro-abandons-itzulia-basque-country-after-crash-early-on-stage-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1872213","title":{"rendered":"Isaac del Toro abandons Itzulia Basque Country after crash early on stage 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-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>\nItzulia Basque Country\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Isaac del Toro abandons Itzulia Basque Country after crash early on stage 3<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nAlasdair Fotheringham <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-04-08T14:06:03Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n8 April 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Leading pre-race favourite for UAE Team Emirates-XRG quits after bad fall<\/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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\u2013 Isaac del Toro looks to defend Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s UAE Tour title as UAE Team Emirates-XRG&#8217;s leader on 2026 season debut<\/span><\/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-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-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\">No Poga\u010dar? No problem. Isaac del Toro steps into spotlight with record-breaking climbing performance at UAE Tour, and he isn&#8217;t even at his best yet \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">However, the 22-year-old had a seriously uneven start to Itzulia Basque Country, finishing eighth in the opening time trial, 51 seconds down on Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM), and then losing nearly two minutes on Seixas after the Frenchman also won stage 2. Del Toro was lying eighth overall at the time of his abandon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Regarded as one of the most promising of a new generation of racers after he finished second in the 2025 Giro d&#8217;Italia, Del Toro is next slated to compete in Amstel Gold Race and the remainder of the Ardennes Classics before resting up for his debut Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">As yet, there was no indication of when he might return to racing following his Itzulia abandon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In his short career to date, DNFs for Del Toro are a comparatively rare experience. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s nice to have some advice from him&#8217; \u2013 Isaac del Toro looks to defend Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s UAE Tour title as UAE Team Emirates-XRG&#8217;s leader on 2026 season debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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No problem. Isaac del Toro steps into spotlight with record-breaking climbing performance at UAE Tour, and he isn&#8217;t even at his best yet \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I want to learn how to win as fast as I can&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro follows in Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s footsteps with Tirreno-Adriatico victory<\/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\/75jiTtM73ehiMsrxGEfdRS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/75jiTtM73ehiMsrxGEfdRS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/75jiTtM73ehiMsrxGEfdRS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/75jiTtM73ehiMsrxGEfdRS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/75jiTtM73ehiMsrxGEfdRS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UAE Tour: Isaac del Toro triumphs on Jebel Hafeet summit finish to take race lead from Antonio Tiberi<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHqz8B7d7HgLHff8fhncYW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m good&#8217; &#8211; Isaac del Toro dismisses talk of Strade Bianche fatigue and illness before Tirreno-Adriatico GC bid<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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\/2cahqKRa5PJFaCbizL2oMM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2cahqKRa5PJFaCbizL2oMM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2cahqKRa5PJFaCbizL2oMM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2cahqKRa5PJFaCbizL2oMM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2cahqKRa5PJFaCbizL2oMM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar, and beyond \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s Paris-Roubaix <\/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\/zJKNo4gbSrDpquNFE63r4T-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zJKNo4gbSrDpquNFE63r4T-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zJKNo4gbSrDpquNFE63r4T-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zJKNo4gbSrDpquNFE63r4T-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zJKNo4gbSrDpquNFE63r4T-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pays de la Loire Tour stage 2: Ethan Vernon snaps up a second straight bunch sprint win<\/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\/xvM6qfJEUQrLKXUwcq8h8T-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xvM6qfJEUQrLKXUwcq8h8T-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xvM6qfJEUQrLKXUwcq8h8T-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xvM6qfJEUQrLKXUwcq8h8T-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xvM6qfJEUQrLKXUwcq8h8T-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Scheldeprijs Women: Charlotte Kool sprints to victory in crash-marred final<\/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\/hBKQE53J8SFM43PCYWTysf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBKQE53J8SFM43PCYWTysf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBKQE53J8SFM43PCYWTysf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBKQE53J8SFM43PCYWTysf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hBKQE53J8SFM43PCYWTysf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">R\u00e9gion Pays de la Loire Tour-F\u00e9minin: Amalie Dideriksen ends three-year drought on wins with bunch sprint 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\/RPsHxUgDgRr7cZ7W3nY9z7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RPsHxUgDgRr7cZ7W3nY9z7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RPsHxUgDgRr7cZ7W3nY9z7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RPsHxUgDgRr7cZ7W3nY9z7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RPsHxUgDgRr7cZ7W3nY9z7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas stuns again with victory in the mountains on stage 2 to create huge GC 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\/P6HpqnDF4FNTC6h87P5Ux7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/P6HpqnDF4FNTC6h87P5Ux7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/P6HpqnDF4FNTC6h87P5Ux7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/P6HpqnDF4FNTC6h87P5Ux7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/P6HpqnDF4FNTC6h87P5Ux7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;One of my worst TT performances that I can remember&#8217; &#8211; favourite Juan Ayuso pulls no punches after Itzulia Basque Country stage 1 time trial major setback<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A mishap leading to a broken frame 100% will put them out of contention\u2019 &#8211; Modern Adventure to ride Paris-Roubaix on Factor&#8217;s amateur-focused race bike<\/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\/ejdVgqkUjdUbzHYjXbFpyT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ejdVgqkUjdUbzHYjXbFpyT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ejdVgqkUjdUbzHYjXbFpyT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ejdVgqkUjdUbzHYjXbFpyT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ejdVgqkUjdUbzHYjXbFpyT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Driver of Itzulia  Basque Country race doctor&#8217;s car expelled from race for causing Mikel Landa stage 2 crash <\/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\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Rules<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Investigation identifies 54 riders as skipping level crossing red signal at Tour of Flanders<\/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\/23MfRbFfMizohvboqTXcWh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/23MfRbFfMizohvboqTXcWh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/23MfRbFfMizohvboqTXcWh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/23MfRbFfMizohvboqTXcWh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/23MfRbFfMizohvboqTXcWh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tyler Stites leads Modern Adventure Pro Cycling on US team&#8217;s season debut on home turf at Redlands Bicycle Classic stage race<\/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\/hCRAa6QuXGQmQmPcs28chZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hCRAa6QuXGQmQmPcs28chZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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\u2013 Isaac del Toro looks to defend Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s UAE Tour title as UAE Team Emirates-XRG&#8217;s leader on 2026 season debut<\/span><\/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-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-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\">No Poga\u010dar? No problem. Isaac del Toro steps into spotlight with record-breaking climbing performance at UAE Tour, and he isn&#8217;t even at his best yet \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">However, the 22-year-old had a seriously uneven start to Itzulia Basque Country, finishing eighth in the opening time trial, 51 seconds down on Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM), and then losing nearly two minutes on Seixas after the Frenchman also won stage 2. Del Toro was lying eighth overall at the time of his abandon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Regarded as one of the most promising of a new generation of racers after he finished second in the 2025 Giro d&#8217;Italia, Del Toro is next slated to compete in Amstel Gold Race and the remainder of the Ardennes Classics before resting up for his debut Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">As yet, there was no indication of when he might return to racing following his Itzulia abandon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In his short career to date, DNFs for Del Toro are a comparatively rare experience. The last time he had to quit early was in the GP Miguel Indurain of 2025.<\/p>\n<p><em>More later&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VzNSMRjw8yc6FG4Qb34Vfi\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-VzNSMRjw8yc6FG4Qb34Vfi 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<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-VzNSMRjw8yc6FG4Qb34Vfi\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-VzNSMRjw8yc6FG4Qb34Vfi 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\/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ.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\">Alasdair Fotheringham<\/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>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Alasdair Fotheringham has been reporting on cycling since 1991. He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, he has also written for <em>The Independent<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>The Guardian<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>ProCycling<\/em>, <em>The Express<\/em> and <em>Reuters<\/em>.<\/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 to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/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\/vwjaPyNnvaE4L7E8UEToKC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwjaPyNnvaE4L7E8UEToKC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwjaPyNnvaE4L7E8UEToKC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwjaPyNnvaE4L7E8UEToKC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwjaPyNnvaE4L7E8UEToKC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UAE Tour: Isaac del Toro upsets the sprinters with sensational attack to win stage 1<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N6VYxegVonxQrDbbRVxu88-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s nice to have some advice from him&#8217; \u2013 Isaac del Toro looks to defend Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s UAE Tour title as UAE Team Emirates-XRG&#8217;s leader on 2026 season debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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No problem. Isaac del Toro steps into spotlight with record-breaking climbing performance at UAE Tour, and he isn&#8217;t even at his best yet \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tJynexLockxFavu7K46Lgi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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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\/75jiTtM73ehiMsrxGEfdRS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/75jiTtM73ehiMsrxGEfdRS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/75jiTtM73ehiMsrxGEfdRS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/75jiTtM73ehiMsrxGEfdRS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/75jiTtM73ehiMsrxGEfdRS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UAE Tour: Isaac del Toro triumphs on Jebel Hafeet summit finish to take race lead from Antonio Tiberi<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RPsHxUgDgRr7cZ7W3nY9z7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RPsHxUgDgRr7cZ7W3nY9z7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RPsHxUgDgRr7cZ7W3nY9z7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RPsHxUgDgRr7cZ7W3nY9z7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas stuns again with victory in the mountains on stage 2 to create huge GC 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\/P6HpqnDF4FNTC6h87P5Ux7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/P6HpqnDF4FNTC6h87P5Ux7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/P6HpqnDF4FNTC6h87P5Ux7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/P6HpqnDF4FNTC6h87P5Ux7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/P6HpqnDF4FNTC6h87P5Ux7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;One of my worst TT performances that I can remember&#8217; &#8211; favourite Juan Ayuso pulls no punches after Itzulia Basque Country stage 1 time trial major setback<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A mishap leading to a broken frame 100% will put them out of contention\u2019 &#8211; Modern Adventure to ride Paris-Roubaix on Factor&#8217;s amateur-focused race bike<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed 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(min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Driver of Itzulia  Basque Country race doctor&#8217;s car expelled from race for causing Mikel Landa stage 2 crash <\/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\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kqm3xYrUJbpFLx5jWKbsRH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Rules<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Investigation identifies 54 riders as skipping level crossing red signal at Tour of Flanders<\/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\" 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block custom-text-styles\">Tyler Stites leads Modern Adventure Pro Cycling on US team&#8217;s season debut on home turf at Redlands Bicycle Classic stage race<\/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\/hCRAa6QuXGQmQmPcs28chZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hCRAa6QuXGQmQmPcs28chZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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\u2013 Isaac del Toro looks to defend Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s UAE Tour title as UAE Team Emirates-XRG&#8217;s leader on 2026 season debut<\/span><\/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-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pd8vBANs7Cay9FbnntHJGA-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\">No Poga\u010dar? 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Del Toro was lying eighth overall at the time of his abandon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Regarded as one of the most promising of a new generation of racers after he finished second in the 2025 Giro d&#8217;Italia, Del Toro is next slated to compete in Amstel Gold Race and the remainder of the Ardennes Classics before resting up for his debut Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">As yet, there was no indication of when he might return to racing following his Itzulia abandon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In his short career to date, DNFs for Del Toro are a comparatively rare experience. 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