TIM MERLIER WINS STAGE 6 OF THE UAE TOUR TADEJ POGACAR RETAINS THE RED JERSEY

Abu Dhabi Breakwater, 22 February 2025 – Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) has won stage 6, the Modon Stage, of the 7th edition of the UAE Tour, ahead of Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) 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), 165km in 3h44’14”, average speed 44.150 km/h
2 – Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) s.t.
3 – Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) s.t.

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1 – Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates – XRG)
2 – Joshua Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers) at 21″
3 – Ivan Romeo (Movistar Team) at 27″

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 – Djordje Djuric (Solution Tech Vini Fantini)

Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner Tim Merlier said: “I like to win but I also like to be a bit safer than I was today. I was in the washing machine and I found a gap with 300m to go. I tried to surprise the others but the headwind was strong. I was suffering. It’s been a difficult victory for me to get. My lead out man crashed yesterday so maybe it wasn’t a good idea to do his job today but he still did. Unfortunately we lost each other. I got boxed in and I thought I wasn’t going to make it but I found that gap. I won’t win tomorrow but I always like to race here so I will come back next year”.

The Red Jersey Tadej Pogacar said: “Today I kept my calm and didn’t try to break away. To be honest, I got bored, like most of the bunch today at some point. It’s also part of cycling. I tried to look around and admire the city but it’s always necessary to stay focused to avoid a crash. The UAE Tour is the home race for the team so it’s an honour for me to race here and fight for the victory tomorrow at Jebel Hafeet. I like this Red Jersey!”.

Press conference interviews and further details to follow.

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Photo Credits: Sprint Cycling Agency