THEMOVE Did This Weekend Change the GC Hierarchy? | Paris-Nice/Tirreno-Adriatico Breakdown | THEMOVE
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Mar 16, 2026 A lively breakdown of Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico weekend racing. They debate Del Toro's commanding win and Mateo Jorgensen's breakout sprint. Tactical team moves and UAE's race management get close scrutiny. Jonas Vingegaard's Paris-Nice ride and its Grand Tour implications spark heated discussion. Van der Poel's brutal training effort and riders to watch for upcoming classics are highlighted.
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Why Tirreno Created Close, Tactical Racing
- Tirreno offered entertaining, tactical racing because it had mountain-like elevation without long mountaintop finishes, keeping gaps small and suspense high.
- Johan Bruyneel noted stages with >4,000m elevation forced repeated efforts rather than decisive long climbs, rewarding punchy riders like Isaac del Toro.
Van der Poel Turned A Stage Into Milan‑San Remo Training
- Mathieu van der Poel used a high‑intensity solo tempo near the end of Torino to replicate efforts he'll need against Pogacar.
- Spencer said insiders report Van der Poel's condition 'scary' and that he used the stage as a purposeful last hard workout.
Del Toro's Punch Wins Tight Uphill Finishes
- Isaac del Toro rode with composure when isolated and timed his uphill bursts to win both UAE Tour and Tirreno stages.
- Johan emphasized Del Toro's punchy 200–300m uphill acceleration as the decisive trait on tight uphill finishes.