Philipsen (later demoted) and Fisher Black defeated
Jonathan Milan won the first stage of the UAE Tour, from Madinat Zayed Shams Solar Park to Liwa Palace, 138 km. Milan is the first leader of the general classification.
The breakaway of the day resumed, which saw Manuele Tarozzi, Carlos Samudio and Federico Biagini as protagonists, and the group approached the finish line at great speed.
On the slightly uphill finish, Milan is the strongest, clearly overtaking Tadej Pogacar who doesn't have the legs to follow him and beating Jasper Philipsen, who however is demoted for an incorrect maneuver a few meters from the finish, and Finn Fisher Black.
Sprint Cycling Photo
Order of arrival:
1 MILAN Jonathan Lidl - Trek 3:31:34
2 FISHER-BLACK Finn Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe ,,
3 ANDRESEN Tobias Lund Team Picnic PostNL ,,
4 VAN EETVELT Lennert Lot,,
5 ONLEY Oscar Team Picnic PostNL,,
6 GATE Aaron XDS Astana Team ,,
7 TEJADA Harold XDS Astana Team ,,
8 TAMINIAUX Lionel Lotto ,,
9 BAUHAUS Phil Bahrain - Victorious,,
10 POGACAR Tadej UAE Emirates XRG