Fans animate the final part of the race
Jonathan Milan (Lidl Trek) wins the fourth stage of the UAE Tour from Fujairah Qidfa Beach to Umm al Quwain (181km).
With 15 km to go, the race comes to life with the desert fans splitting the group into two groups. Many of the top-ranked riders remain behind, such as Onley, Van Eetvelt, Bilbao, Romeo and Castrillo, but after a great chase, they all manage to get back to -3km.
Jayco Alula try to set up the final sprint for Groenewegen, but in the last 200 meters Milan comes out with perfect timing once again, finding the double in this UAE Tour. Behind the Italian are Merlier and Philipsen .
ORDER OF ARRIVAL:
1 MILAN Jonathan Lidl - Trek
2 MERLIER Tim Soudal Quick-Step
3 PHILIPSEN Jasper Alpecin - Deceuninck
4 MCLAY Daniel Team Visma | Lease a Bike
5 GAVIRIA Fernando Movistar Team
6 JAKOBSEN Fabio Team Picnic PostNL
7 GROENEWEGEN Dylan Team Jayco AlUla
8 BAUHAUS Phil Bahrain - Victorious
9 DE SCHUYTENEER Steffen Lot
10 THIJSSEN Gerben Intermarché - Wanty
Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency