Daan Hoole celebrated a significant milestone in his cycling career by clinching the individual time trial victory at the Giro d’Italia on Tuesday. This win marks the Dutch national time trial champion’s first triumph in a Grand Tour event. Hoole completed the 28.6-kilometer (18-mile) course from Lucca to Pisa in an impressive time of 32 minutes and 30 seconds, finishing seven seconds ahead of Joshua Tarling, who previously won the individual time trial on the Giro’s second stage. Ethan Hayter took third place, finishing just 10 seconds behind.
Hoole had the advantage of competing in dry conditions, while rain began to fall as the general classification contenders commenced their trials. Amidst these changing weather conditions, Isaac del Toro retained the coveted pink jersey, despite his lead diminishing. Teammate Juan Ayuso from UAE Team Emirates made a strong push, cutting the lead to just 25 seconds, showcasing his resilience even on slick roads. Del Toro made history as the first Mexican cyclist to lead the Giro, adding to the excitement of the ongoing race.
Antonio Tiberi maintained third place overall, trailing Del Toro by 1 minute and 1 second. Pre-race favorite Primoz Roglic rebounded from a crash earlier in the week, advancing to fifth place overall, only 1:18 behind Del Toro, while Simon Yates also improved his standing, moving into fourth.
The anticipated 11th stage on Wednesday covers a challenging 186 kilometers, starting from the coast in Viareggio, traversing inland, and including three high-category climbs before reaching Castelnovo ne’ Monti. With the Giro concluding in Rome on June 1, the stage ahead is set to be an intense battle among the top competitors.
Overall, Hoole’s victory serves as an exciting highlight in this year’s Giro d’Italia, further electrifying the competitive spirit of the race while showcasing the emerging talent of cyclists on an international stage.