Marcel Kittel complimentato da uno Sceicco (Foto Ansa)
Ras Al Khaimah, 01 Febbraio 2017
Seconda vittoria consecutiva per Marcel Kittel
Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors) wins Stage 2, the Ras Al Khaimah Stage, of the Dubai Tour Ras Al Khaimah, 1 February 2017 – Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors) won Stage 2 of the 2017 Dubai Tour, the Ras Al Khaimah Stage, from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah Stage (186km), on a bunch sprint and reinforced his leadership in the overall General Classification. The Dutch Road Champion Dylan Groenewegen (Team Lotto NL – Jumbo) and the Italian Jakub Mareczko (Wilier Triestina) complete today’s podium.
STAGE RESULT – Ordine Arrivo 2^ tappa
1 – Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors) 186km in 4h25’33”, average speed 42.025km/h 2 –
Dylan Groenewegen (Team Lotto NL – Jumbo) s.t.
3 – Jakub Mareczko (Wilier Triestina) s.t.
4 – John Degenkolb (Trek – Segafredo) s.t.
5 – Sasha Modolo (UAE Abu Dhabi) s.t.
JERSEYS
The Blue Jersey, sponsored by Commercial Bank of Dubai (General individual classification by time) – Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors)
The Red Jersey, sponsored by Emirates (General individual classification by points) – Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors)
The White Jersey, sponsored by RTA – Roads and Transport Authority (Best Young Rider born after 1 January 1992) – Dylan Groenewegen (Team Lotto NL – Jumbo)
The UAE Flag Jersey, sponsored by DHA – Dubai Health Authority (Intermediate Sprint Jersey Classification) – Nicola Boem (Bardiani CSF)
Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the winner Marcel Kittel said: “It feels good to have seven stage victories at the Dubai Tour now but this one hasn’t been an easy one for sure. I think it’s fair to say that there wasn’t much of a lead out but Fabio Sabatini did an enormous amount of work to bring me back to the front. We knew about the last curve but we were a bit too far behind. It didn’t go according to plan but at the end it worked out. It feels good to have a strong supportive team. All I know from these two first stages is that I’m in a good shape but it’s too early to say if I can defend my overall title. In Hatta Dam, I’ll dolike last year. I’ll try my very best to lose a minimum of time.” Press conference interviews and further details to follow.
LA TAPPA DI DOMANI-3°TAPPA
Dubai Silicon Oasis Stage (200km) From Dubai to Al Aqah Sign-on procedures: 09.15-10.30 Alignment: 10.35 Start – KM 0: 10.50 (transfer 6,100m) Finish: 15.00 – 15.30 Race Headquarters: DIMC – Dubai International Marine Club – Mina Seyahi, Al Sofouh Road, Al Seyahi Street, Dubai, UAE
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