Cycling, Uae Tour: Cavendish dart, the second stage is his

The 36-year-old Briton preceded Philipsen, who maintains the lead in the overall standings. Tomorrow the 9-kilometer time trial: there is great anticipation for the world champion

From our correspondent Ciro Scognamiglio

Mark Cavendish won the second stage of the UAE Tour, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council race organized with the technical collaboration of RCS Sport which opened the World Tour. Finish line at Abu Dhabi Breakwater, after 176 km: the 36-year-old Briton of the Quick-Step Alpha Vynil thus obtained the second victory of this 2022, 158 in his career (record among those in activity).

Podium

According to Jasper Philipsen, in the red leader’s jersey, who kept the lead in the general classification. Then Ackermann, Kooij and Demare with Malucelli sixth while Viviani did not make the sprint. On Sunday, in the first stage, the success of the Belgian of Alpecin-Fenix ​​Jasper Philipsen on Bennett and Viviani. On Tuesday the race continues with the third stage, 9 kilometers of individual time trials in Al Ajman in which the specialty world champion is highly anticipated – 2020 in Imola, 2021 in Bruges – Filippo Ganna. Wednesday is the first of the two uphill finishes that will decide the final classification. Conclusion Saturday.

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