UAE Tour (United Arab Emirates) - Press Release: Mark Cavendish (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team) has won Stage 2, the International Holding Company Stage, of the fourth edition of the UAE Tour (organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council), 176km from Hudayriyat Island to Abu Dhabi Breakwater, ahead of Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Fenix) and Pascal Ackermann (UAE Team Emirates).

Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Fenix) retains the Red Jersey.

PROVISIONAL STAGE RESULT:

1 – Mark Cavendish (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team), 176km in 4h20’45”, average speed 40.498km/h
2 – Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Fenix) s.t.
3 – Pascal Ackermann (UAE Team Emirates) s.t.

OFFICIAL JERSEYS:

• Red Jersey, General Classification.
  Sponsor: International Holding Company – Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Fenix)
• Green Jersey, Points Classification.
  Sponsor: Italian Trade Agency (ICE) – Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Fenix)
• White Jersey, Young Rider Classification.
  Sponsor: Nakheel – Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Fenix)
• Black Jersey, Intermediate Sprint Classification.
  Sponsor: Abu Dhabi Aviation – Dmitrii Strakhov (Gazprom-Rusvelo)

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION:

1 – Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Fenix)
2 – Dmitrii Strakhov (Gazprom-Rusvelo) at 4″
3 – Mark Cavendish (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team) at 6″