Daan Hoole clinches stage 10 time trial win over Josh Tarling at Giro d'Italia, with Isaac del Toro maintaining overall lead.
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In a thrilling turn of events, Daan Hoole (Lidl-Trek) stormed through the time trial on Stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia, claiming victory in Pisa with a blistering time of 32:30. Hoole's dominating performance left pre-race favorite Josh Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers) seven seconds behind.
This triumph came as a shock to many given the reputation of the 26-year-old Dutch cyclist, who is primarily known for his time trial expertise and teamwork. With Lidl-Trek, Hoole has consistently supported team leaders, such as Mads Pedersen, making his individual win a notable milestone in his career[5].
British national road champion Ethan Hayter (Soudal Quick-Step) grabbed an impressive third place with a time of 32:40, ten seconds slower than Hoole. Tarling, the current British national time trial champion, lost to Hoole despite a quick start. The battle for the pink jersey saw a significant shift with the arrival of Primoz Roglic (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), who managed to recover more than a minute after his crash on the gravel stage[6].
As for the general classification, Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) maintained his lead, with Juan Ayuso now only 25 seconds behind. Simon Yates (Visma-Lease a Bike) surged to fourth place with a time 1:03 off del Toro's lead, narrowly missing third by a single second. Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) struggled with a crash, dropping to eleventh overall.
Daan Hoole's win marked his career's first Grand Tour stage victory, continuing Lidl-Trek's impressive performance in the 2025 edition[3]. The team had already notched up several stage wins and donned various leader's jerseys throughout the race[3].
This inspiring story of perseverance and seizing opportunities to shine shall be etched in cycling history as Hoole solidified his status in the peloton.
Sports enthusiasts were left in awe as Daan Hoole clinched his career's first Grand Tour stage victory in the Giro d'Italia, outperforming pre-race favorite Josh Tarling in a thrilling time trial. His remarkable win serves as a testament to his talent and perseverance in the competitive world of sports.
