UAE Team Emirates (Slovenia) - Press Release: Italian first in dash to the line, Pogačar holds lead.

Nova Gorica was the setting for Diego Ulissi’s comeback victory as he won the 4th stage of the Tour of Slovenia.

The UAE Team Emirates cyclist, was forced to take a break from competition earlier this year due to a heart problem which was later resolved. He won the 4th stage of the Tour of Slovenia, winning ahead of team mate Tadej Pogačar and Matteo Sobrero (Astana -Premier Tech) the first success since his resumption of competitive activity.

UAE Team Emirates controlled the race at crucial moments, imposing a high pace on the ascent of Ravnica (2.7 km at 10.8% average gradient, cresting at 9 km from the finish) which broke up the leaders group.

Order of arrival 4th stage:

1. Diego Ulissi (UAE Team Emirates) 4h15’28 “
2. Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) +1 “
3. Matteo Sobrero (Astana-Premier Tech) s.t.

General classification after the 4th stage:

1. Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) 15h11’26 “
2. Diego Ulissi (UAE Team Emirates) + 1’21 “
3. Matteo Sobrero (Astana-Premier Tech) + 1’35 ”

Photo: Sportida.