Good Morning from Stage 5 of the UAE Tour
Raki Philips – CEO at Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority gets the action underway (©UAETour)
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority Stage features 170km of riding from Al Marjan Island to Umm al Quwain and is expected to end in a bunch sprint.
Al Marjan Island (Ras Al Khaimah), 24 February 2023 – Good morning from Stage 5 of the 2023 UAE Tour, organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council and taking place from 20-26 February – the one and only UCI WorldTour race in the Middle East. The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority Stage features 170km of riding from Al Marjan Island to Umm al Quwain and is expected to end in a bunch sprint. So for a second day in a row, expect to see the fastest finishers battling it out for the stage victory.
The peloton, 136 riders strong, passed km 0 at 12.35. Bib number 111 – Jakob Fuglsang (Israel – Premier Tech) – was the only non-starter.
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WEATHER
Al Marjan Island (Start): Sunny 28°C. Wind: Low – 2kmh, S.
Umm al Quwain (circa 16.30): Mostly sunny 26°C. Wind: Low to moderate – 15kmh, N.
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THE ROUTE
Stage 5: Al Marjan Island – Umm al Quwain (170 KM)
Departing from Marjan Island to reach Ras al Khaimah, the stage heads south through the desert with various sections both on and off the motorway before the race reaches Umm al Quwain for the final sprint. The entire route takes place on wide, straight and well-paved roads through the desert, but crosswinds could potentially be a factor in the stage.
Last kms
The final km is on a slightly curved, wide avenue.
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THE OFFICIAL JERSEYS
The official race jerseys are provided by Italian brand Alé.
Red Jersey
General Classification – Sponsor: International Holding Company – Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)
Green Jersey
Points Classification – Sponsor: BeIT – Olav Kooij (Jumbo-Visma)
White Jersey
Young Rider Classification – Sponsor: Nakheel – Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)
Black Jersey
Intermediate Sprint Classification – Sponsor: Experience Abu Dhabi – Edward Planckaert (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
As Remco Evenepoel will wear the Red Jersey on Stage 5, the White Jersey will be worn by Andreas Leknessund (Team DSM).
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ON-BIKE FOOTAGE
Thanks to Velon’s onboard bike cameras at the UAE Tour, viewers get can transport themselves into the thick of the action. The complete list of riders carrying these cameras on today’s stage is available HERE. You can watch onboard footage from the Dubai Stage HERE.
To find out more about the UAE Tour, including details of the official race route, jerseys and sponsors, visit www.theuaetour.com
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