THEMOVE Did We Just See Pro Cycling's Future? | UAE Tour, Algarve & Ruta del Sol | THEMOVE
Feb 23, 2026
A lively breakdown of Isaac del Toro's record climb up Jebel Hafeet and what it signals for young climbers. A look at Juan Ayuso narrowing gaps with a strong time trial and composed stage racing. Debates over Remco's climbing form, Jonas Vingegaard's revised spring plan, and whether a 19-year-old should be steered toward the Tour de France. Sprint dominance and team tactics also get airtime.
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Del Toro Win Signals Rising Peloton Performance
- Isaac Del Toro's UAE Tour win shows the pro peloton's overall level keeps rising year after year.
- Del Toro shattered Jebel Hafeet's record and the top eight all beat Pogacar's previous best, proving faster group-wide progress rather than a lone miracle.
Del Toro Trains With Teammates In Same Building
- Johan describes Del Toro, Tiberi and Peligari living and training in the same building in San Marino.
- That familiarity and daily training together helped Del Toro time his big 3 km attack and sustain an extended out-of-the-saddle effort.
Attack If You Enter A Summit Finish Without A Lead
- When a rider holds a pre-existing GC lead, they may not need to race offensively; challengers must attack decisively to overturn it.
- Spencer notes Pogacar often defended a lead rather than having to take risks, contrasting Del Toro who had to press hard.