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"I always had the uncertainty that they were coming for me, but I had strength" - Einer Rubio describes brilliant maiden pro win at UAE Tour
CyclingWednesday, 22 February 2023 at 14:58
On his birthday, Einer Rubio has taken the first win of his pro career and on the big stage, as he flew into victory at the Jebel Jais ascent of the UAE Tour, directly beating the likes of Remco Evenepoel and Adam Yates.
“The truth is that it is incredible. First professional victory! These past years I went through many things that hurt me a lot," Rubio shared after his stage win. “Now I am in great shape. My team has brought me like a king on the ascent."
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Movistar had a very active day, with Oier Lazkano the last survivor of the breakaway. As soon as he was caught, Rubio had Alberto Torres launch him into an attack, halfway up Jebel Jais. “I arrived at the foot of the port and I wanted to try from below, I came with a lot of strength," he described.
Rubio had shown his form at the Vuelta a San Juan, finishing fourth in the overall classification. As he seeks a leading position at Movistar, he launched a big argument today as he held the competition behind in the shallow climb. Rubio climbed to eighth in the overall classification after this win, but the main goal was acomplished. He can further climb up the GC in Jebel Hafeet however.
"Winning here is amazing. Today's tactic was to hold the wheel until later, but I had a lot of strength, my teammates were with me, I had to try and we were given today. In the last kilometers I always had the uncertainty that they were coming for me, but I had strength, I have held on very well and it has given me to win," he explained.
“For me it is something very special for my sports career. I have had a lot of problems in the previous years, because I had strength but I came to the races and I couldn't squeeze it; For me, for my family, for Colombia, it is an incredible day," Rubio concluded. “I believe that now we will continue on the right path, working hard to maintain this line. Today is also my birthday! What a greater gift than this…”
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