Tiberi's UAE Tour Triumph! Jebel Mobrah Summit Finish Shocks GC, Evenepoel Loses Time!

Italy's Antonio Tiberi stuns the field with a solo victory on the Jebel Mobrah climb, taking the overall race lead as Remco Evenepoel falters.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:36am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the UAE Tour cycling race on the Jebel Mobrah climb, with fragmented and overlapping shapes in vibrant colors representing the cyclists, the mountain landscape, and the intense competition.The dramatic Jebel Mobrah summit finish of the UAE Tour has shaken up the general classification, with an unexpected victory by Italy's Antonio Tiberi.Kansas City Today

Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) delivered a masterful performance on the new Jebel Mobrah climb, winning Stage 3 of the UAE Tour and seizing the overall race lead. His triumph came after a fierce battle with Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), who finished 15 seconds behind in second place. Meanwhile, pre-race favorite Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep) struggled on the climb, dropping out of contention and finishing well outside the top 10, now 1:44 behind Tiberi in the general classification.

Why it matters

Tiberi's victory has shaken up the UAE Tour's general classification, with the Italian now leading by a significant margin over Del Toro and Tejada. Evenepoel's unexpected struggles have raised questions about his ability to recover, especially with the daunting Jebel Hafeet climb still to come. This dramatic turn of events could redefine the race's narrative and open the door for new contenders to emerge.

The details

Tiberi made a decisive move 6km from the finish, followed by a solo attack 4km out. Del Toro, despite a valiant effort, couldn't close the gap, relying heavily on Adam Yates' pacing to limit the damage. Evenepoel, meanwhile, was unable to keep up with the leaders, dropping out of contention and finishing well outside the top 10.

  • Tiberi made his decisive move 6km from the finish.
  • Tiberi launched a solo attack 4km from the finish.

The players

Antonio Tiberi

An Italian cyclist riding for Bahrain Victorious, Tiberi secured his first victory since 2024 with a stunning performance on the Jebel Mobrah climb, catapulting him into the overall race lead.

Isaac del Toro

A Spanish cyclist riding for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, Del Toro finished second on the stage, 15 seconds behind Tiberi, and now sits second in the general classification.

Remco Evenepoel

A Belgian cyclist riding for Soudal-QuickStep, Evenepoel struggled on the Jebel Mobrah climb and finished well outside the top 10, dropping to 11th place in the overall standings, 1:44 behind Tiberi.

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What they’re saying

“The last 300 meters—that's when I knew I had it.”

— Antonio Tiberi

“Early on, I felt strong and noticed Remco and Del Toro weren't in their usual form. I took my chance, pushed hard, and gave it everything to the finish.”

— Antonio Tiberi

What’s next

With four stages remaining, including the formidable Jebel Hafeet, the GC battle is far from over. Tiberi and Del Toro have proven their climbing prowess, but can Evenepoel overcome his deficit? Or will this be the year of the underdogs?

The takeaway

Tiberi's victory on the Jebel Mobrah climb has shaken up the UAE Tour, with the Italian now holding a significant lead in the general classification. Evenepoel's struggles have raised questions about his ability to recover, setting the stage for a thrilling finale as the race heads towards the daunting Jebel Hafeet climb.