THE RED JERSEY LORENA WIEBES WINS STAGE 2 OF THE UAE TOUR WOMEN Presented by AD Ports Group

Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx - Protime) has won stage 2, the Dubai Stage, of the fourth edition of the UAE Tour Women Presented by AD Ports Group, ahead of Chiara Consonni (Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto) and Nienke Veenhoven (Team Visma | Lease a Bike).

Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx - Protime) retains the Red Jersey.

PROVISIONAL STAGE RESULTS

1 - Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx - Protime), 145km in 3h38’44”, average speed 39.774 km/h

2 - Chiara Consonni (Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto) s.t.

3 - Nienke Veenhoven (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) s.t.

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION

1 - Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx - Protime)

2 - Lara Gillespie (UAE Team ADQ) at 14"

3 - Chiara Consonni (Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto) s.t.

THE OFFICIAL JERSEYS

The leader jerseys of the UAE Tour Women are provided by ALÉ

•          Red Jersey, leader of the General Classification, sponsored by Abu Dhabi Ports Group - Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx - Protime)

•          Green Jersey, leader of the Points Classification, sponsored by Mubadala - Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx - Protime)

•          White Jersey, Best Young Rider, sponsored by Burjeel Holdings - Zoe Backstedt (Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto)

•          Black Jersey, leader of the Intermediate Sprint Classification, sponsored by Aldar - Sara Luccon (Top Girls Fassa Bortolo)

Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner and Red Jersey Lorena Wiebes said: "I got scared in the final today. I was not sure if I'd be able to sprint. It doesn't often happen but I lost Barbara [Guarischi] who normally leads me out. It happened today because we went so slow in the last 20 kilometres. It means everybody could go full gas in the last 5kms, changing from big roads to smaller ones. There was a lot going on! We aimed for the corner with 1.2km to go but we were totally not into positions there, also in in the right position going into the last corner 600 meters before the line but I kept on trusting Barbara in that case. Eventually we came to the front and I started my sprint early. Luckily it was enough. We'll go for it tomorrow again, hopefully with a good lead out".

The third stage of the UAE Tour Women, titled “TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi,” will get underway tomorrow, Saturday, 7 February. The race will start from the Saadiyat Cultural District, pass by Abu Dhabi’s most prominent landmarks, and finish at the Breakwater on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, covering a distance of 121 kilometers.

“TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi” is the largest art experience of its kind in the world, featuring monumental and inspiring artworks that invite visitors to embark on an exploratory journey, enabling them to form deep connections and expand their understanding of the world around them. Each visit offers a unique and constantly evolving experience, where creativity, technology, and art converge, allowing visitors to explore new horizons and transcend the limits of their imagination. This makes it an unmissable destination for families, art enthusiasts, and anyone seeking an unforgettable cultural experience in Abu Dhabi.