Get ready for a thrilling and grueling addition to the UAE Tour that will leave riders gasping for air! The Jebel Mobrah climb is a beast, and it's set to be a game-changer. But here's where it gets intense: this 14.9km monster, nestled between Ras al Khaimah and Fujairah, boasts a relentless 12% average gradient, and it only gets steeper as you ascend.
Stage 3 will be a true test of endurance. After a 168km warm-up, riders will face a 4km section at 7.6%, a mere appetizer before the main course. The final 7km ascent to the finish line is a brutal 12% gradient, leaving no room for weakness.
"This climb is like no other," said Gee-West, contemplating the potential impact. "It's a real leg-breaker, and the gaps between riders could be enormous. It's a race within a race, and it might just decide the entire UAE Tour's outcome."
And this is where opinions divide. Will this new climb be a thrilling spectacle or a controversial game-changer? Could it be an exciting addition that spices up the race, or will it be a decisive blow that leaves little room for strategy and recovery?
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