TIM MERLIER WINS STAGE 6 OF THE UAE TOUR JAY VINE RETAINS THE RED JERSEY
Abu Dhabi Breakwater, 24 February 2024 – Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) has won Stage 6, the ALDAR Stage, of the sixth edition of the UAE Tour, ahead of Arvid De Kleijn (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) and Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain Victorious).
Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates) retains the Red Jersey.
PROVISIONAL STAGE RESULTS
1 – Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step), 138km in 3h02’14”, av. speed 45.436 km/h
2 – Arvid De Kleijn (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) s.t.
3 – Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain Victorious) s.t.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1 – Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates)
2 – Ben O’Connor (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team) at 11″
3 – Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates) at 13″
THE OFFICIAL JERSEYS
The leader jerseys of the UAE Tour are provided by ALÉ
- Red Jersey, leader of the General Classification, sponsored by International Holding Company – Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates)
- Green Jersey, leader of the Points Classification – Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step)
- White Jersey, Best Young Rider, sponsored by Nakheel – Ilan Van Wilder (Soudal Quick-Step)
- Black Jersey, leader of the Intermediate Sprint Classification, sponsored by Bin Hamoodah Auto – Mark Stewart (Team Corratec – Vini Fantini)
Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner Tim Merlier said: “Everything went perfectly together with the team. I could do my sprint where I wanted. In the last kilometre, it was all or nothing. I was afraid to be boxed in but it didn’t happen. I’m happy with the margin I win by. It wasn’t a close one this time. It makes a nice picture. It’s also nice to be the first rider to win three stages at the UAE Tour, considering how many sprinters there are here. It makes me very happy.”.
Press conference interviews and further details to follow.
To find out more about the UAE Tour, including details of the official race route, jerseys and sponsors, visit www.theuaetour.com
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Photo Credits: Sprint Cycling Agency