Australian cyclist Jay Vine (UAE Emirates) is the new leader of the United Arab Emirates Tour after winning the third stage of compatriot Ben O’Connor (Decathlon AG2R) and the fall of Briton Adam Yates (UAE Emirates).
O’Connor, 28, was fastest on the 176-kilometre Jebel Jais climb, starting on Al Marjan Island, finishing in 4:16.21 hours, five seconds faster than several climbers, while Vine was second. and Belgian Lennert van Eetvelt (Lotto Dstny) in third place.
In the overall calculations, Vine took first place with a gap of 11 seconds over O’Connor, second with the previous leader, North American Brandon McNulty (UAE Emirates), and third with 13 seconds.
Briton Adam Yates suffered a heavy fall, suffering a concussion according to the team doctor, and was forced to withdraw when he was considered one of the favorites to win the race, which he had already won in 2020, after a retirement. triumph at the Tour of Oman.
Portugal’s Ivo Oliveira (UAE) remains in 128th place after a day of work with the team.
On Thursday, Dubai will host the fourth of seven stages, 175 kilometers long, which will end in the city’s port and follow a completely flat route.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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