TIM MERLIER WINS STAGE 5 OF THE UAE TOUR TADEJ POGACAR RETAINS THE RED JERSEY
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, 21 February 2025 – Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) has won stage 5, the Dubai Sports Council Stage, of the 7th edition of the UAE Tour, ahead of Matteo Malucelli (XDS Astana Team) and Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek).
Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates – XRG) retains the Red Jersey of the race as he leads the General Classification.
PROVISIONAL STAGE RESULTS
1 – Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step), 160km in 3h16’55”, average speed 48.571 km/h
2 – Matteo Malucelli (XDS Astana Team) s.t.
3 – Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) s.t.
THE OFFICIAL JERSEYS
The leader jerseys of the UAE Tour are provided by ALÉ, with ENIT and ITALIA.IT as proud jersey partners
- Red Jersey, leader of the General Classification, sponsored by International Holding Company: IHC – Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates – XRG)
- Green Jersey, leader of the Points Classification, sponsored by Mubadala -Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek)
- White Jersey, Best Young Rider, sponsored by Nakheel – Joshua Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers)
- Black Jersey, leader of the Intermediate Sprint Classification, sponsored by ALDAR – Dorde Duric (Solution Tech Vini Fantini)
Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner Tim Merlier said: “We discussed with the team what went wrong yesterday and today we did a really good job. We took the best positions with one and half kilometres to go. I was waiting for my moment to sprint. I’m really happy I managed to win here. Some riders were very motivated to have a high heart rate today so it made it a hard and fast race today. It was particularly hard for the guys who had to chase but in the peloton it was fine. I’m always happy to come over here in the Middle East for racing and moreover with one more victory at the UAE Tour”.
Press conference interviews and further details to follow.
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Photo Credits: Sprint Cycling Agency