The Colombian Einer Rubio (Movistar) celebrated his 25th birthday by premiering his record and performing with his team of sixth win of the season after an exhibition that allowed him to raise his arms as the winner of third stage of the Tour UAE disputed between Umbrella Beach Al Fujairah and the top of Jebel Jais, 185 km, where Remco Evenepoel wore the leader’s red jersey.
Movistar’s winning streak continues, illuminated in the Arab lands. This time with Einer Rubio, Colombian from Chiquiza, an ultralight of 1.64 m and 54 kilos, a “crow” that became a “very special gift” at the top of Jebel Jais, where surnames like Pogacar won , Roglic or Vingegaard .
After attacking with 10 km left, Rubio He single-handedly made the triumphant path to the top, where he raised his arms to the sky for the first time in his professional life. He did it in a time of 4:51.24, 14 seconds ahead of big favorite and leader Remco Evenepoel and 15 seconds ahead of Pello Bilbao’s group.
Glory to an emotional Einer Rubio, a cyclist born out of necessity, who worked in construction to buy his first bike, and gradually progressed through the lower categories, winning races in Italy, before entering the top category with Movistar.
And hierarchical logic for evenepoel, of winning origin, former international youth soccer player, who has only known laurels since his youth. On the climb to Jebel Jais he did not appear until the end, enough to include a few bonus seconds and wear the red jersey. Now he has Luke Plapp at 7 seconds and Bilbao at 11.
“My first victory was incredible, I went through difficulties but now I’m in good shape, it’s something wonderful. I had to try and everything went well. There was uncertainty, but I am strong. A special victory for me, my family and Colombia. I will continue working in this line”, said Rubio at the finish line.
Movistar seeks victory from start to finish in the first stage of the mountain. Far from universal, the facilities are always on the rise, while the favorites and their teams are relaxed. The Movistar alavés Oier Lazkano he got into the first early breakout with Edward Planckaert, Lucca, and Magli.
The Basque cyclist decided to attack alone with 50 km to go, opening 1 minute on his pursuers and 3.30 over the peloton. Oier said goodbye to his dream with 14 kilometers to go, already on the ascent of Jebel Jais, a 19 km climb at 5.6 percent.
Soudal, Ineos and Bahrain, that is, the teams fighting the general, taking positions, with the UAE as a witness. Marc Soler tried to break up the group, but he didn’t get far. Lots of control and marking, no one decided to let go.
10 minutes from the finish line, Movistar reappeared in front with Einer Rubio and Albert Torres. The “pistard” launched the climber, and the Colombian ascended with strength, faith and motivation of the lack of battle between the favorites, who marched comfortably at speed.
The one from Chiquiza, who had to move with his family from his hometown of Boyacá to Bogotá because of the drought that destroyed the crops, ended up in exile that sometimes offered glory. Shoot or lose. Rubio accepted the challenge and climbed the last 10 km with the profit he knew and was able to maintain around half a minute.
And he achieved it. On his birthday, he fulfilled his great dream because he is professional, win the highest category. By the way, it’s a gift to Movistar. In Argentina, his compatriot Gaviria won, in Oman the American Jorgenson, and in Arabia the Portuguese Guerreiro. In the UAE, Einer Rubio appeared in society.
The Colombian made his debut in the 2020 Giro, in the 2021 Vuelta a Burgos he was the best youth and at the end of 2022, he fought with the best of the Italian semi-classics and came close to the final podium. The Esteban Chaves Foundation disciple aspires to great heights at the age of 25.
This Thursday the fourth stage will be held between Al Shindagha and Dubai Harbour, with a 174 km flat course that is another appointment for the sprinters.
Source: La Verdad
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