Antonio Tiberi Claims UAE Tour Lead with Stage 3 Win

Feb 18, 2026

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Feb 18, 2026 14:32

Tiberi takes UAE Tour lead from Evenepoel

## Tiberi's Triumph

Italian cyclist Antonio Tiberi has taken the lead in the UAE Tour after a remarkable performance in the third stage. Competing for Bahrain Victorius, Tiberi finished the 183km stage from Umm al Quwain to Jebel Mobrah ahead of his rivals.

## Stage 3 Results

Tiberi managed to outpace Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro by 15 seconds, while Belgian Lennert Van Eetvelt came in third, trailing by 29 seconds. This victory allowed Tiberi to overtake Remco Evenepoel, the previous leader, who finished over two minutes behind.

## Upcoming Stages

The race continues with a 182km sprint stage in Fujairah on Thursday, followed by the final stage on Sunday. The competition remains fierce as cyclists vie for the top position in the remaining stages.

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