Mark Cavendish lauds his team after winning second stage of UAE Tour
Mark Cavendish beat opening day’s hero Jasper Philipsen to take Stage Two of the UAE Tour on Monday.
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Philipsen takes opening stage of UAE Tour in thrilling sprint finish
Jasper Philipsen made a perfect start in the year’s WorldTour opener, edging out Bora-Hansgrohe’s Sam Bennett and Elia Viviani of Ineos Grenadiers in a photo finish to take the opening stage of the UAE Tour at Madinat Zayed on Sunday.
Jasper Philipsen takes home victory in the first stage of UAE Tour, more disappointment for Mark Cavendish
Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Fenix took home the victory in the first stage of the UAE Tour, after a pulsating finish to the race. Philipsen finished with a time of four hours, 42 minutes and 34 seconds to claim the red jersey, while Sam Bennett (Bora-Hansgrohe) took second and Elia Viviani (Ineos Grenadiers) third.