THE RED JERSEY LORENA WIEBES WINS STAGE 2 OF THE UAE TOUR WOMEN
Al Mirfa, 7 February 2025 – The Red Jersey Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx – Protime) has won stage 2, the Al Mirfa Stage, of the 3rd edition of the UAE Tour Women, ahead of Lily Williams (Human Powered Health) and Lara Gillespie (UAE Team ADQ).
Lorena Wiebes retains the Red Jersey.
PROVISIONAL STAGE RESULTS
1 – Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx – Protime), 111km in 2h17’35”, average speed 48.407 km/h
2 – Lily Williams (Human Powered Health) s.t.
3 – Lara Gillespie (UAE Team ADQ) s.t.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1 – Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx – Protime)
2 – Lara Gillespie (UAE Team ADQ) at 13″
3 – Lily Williams (Human Powered Health) at 14″
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 – Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx – Protime)
- Green Jersey, leader of the Points Classification, sponsored by MODON – Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx – Protime)
- White Jersey, Best Young Rider, sponsored by TAQA – Julie De Wilde (Fenix-Deceuninck)
- Black Jersey, leader of the Intermediate Sprint Classification, sponsored by ALDAR – Karlijn Swinkels (UAE Team ADQ)
Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner and Red Jersey Lorena Wiebes said: “I didn’t expect to win from a group of only five riders that went so early, especially because I was last to come across and the peloton has been close to us for such a long time. We got one minute lead in the headwind part and we kept going. I was lucky to have three UAE riders in the group. They kept riding for the GC for Elisa [Longo Borghini]. It made it easier for me to sprint to victory. But you’re never 100% sure to win a sprint. Having won here two years ago, I knew which position I had to be in after the last curve. It felt like a very fast race all day, so I knew it was hard for the chasers. Now I hope to also win the last stage. It’s something I’m yet to achieve in the UAE Tour”.
Press conference interviews and further details to follow.
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Photo Credits: Sprint Cycling Agency