ELISA LONGO BORGHINI WINS STAGE 3 OF THE UAE TOUR WOMEN AND BECOMES THE NEW RED JERSEY
Jebel Hafeet, 8 February 2025 – Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) has won stage 3, the ALDAR stage, of the 3rd edition of the UAE Tour Women, ahead of Silvia Persico (UAE Team ADQ) and Kimberley (Le Court) Pienaar (AG Insurance – Soudal Team).
Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) is also the new Red Jersey with one stage to go.
PROVISIONAL STAGE RESULTS
1 – Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ), 152km in 3h56’31”, average speed 38.559 km/h
2 – Silvia Persico (UAE Team ADQ) at 35″
3 – Kimberley (Le Court) Pienaar (AG Insurance – Soudal Team) s.t.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1 – Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ)
2 – Silvia Persico (UAE Team ADQ) at 2’09”
3 – Kimberley (Le Court) Pienaar (AG Insurance – Soudal Team) at 2’11”
THE OFFICIAL JERSEYS
The leader jerseys of the UAE Tour Women are provided by ALÉ
- Red Jersey, leader of the General Classification, sponsored by International Holding Company: IHC – Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ)
- Green Jersey, leader of the Points Classification, sponsored by MODON – Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ)
- White Jersey, Best Young Rider, sponsored by TAQA – Antonia Niedermaier (CANYON//SRAM Zondacrypto)
- Black Jersey, leader of the Intermediate Sprint Classification, sponsored by ALDAR – Lara Gillespie (UAE Team ADQ)
Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner and new Red Jersey, Elisa Longo Borghini, said: “We can call it a masterpiece from UAE Team ADQ. We had a clear goal and it was the victory and the Red Jersey. There was a moment when Silvia [Persico] and I were caught up in an echelon and Elynor Backstedt brought us back in a second and the whole team committed to put us in the best position at the bottom of the climb, then Persico rode a steady tempo. I felt very comfortable the whole climb. When I thought it was the time, I attacked and I went full gas. I really wanted to win. This is the first victory for our team on home soil and our family lost a friend a few weeks ago. This win is for him. We also want to win this Tour. It’s gonna be a nice day tomorrow”.
Press conference interviews and further details to follow.
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Photo Credits: Sprint Cycling Agency