Merlier wins Stage 6 of the UAE Tour as Evenepoel defends the Red Jersey
Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) has won Stage 6, the Aldar Stage, of the 2023 UAE Tour, ahead of Sam Bennett (Bora – Hansgrohe) and Dylan Groenewegen (Team Jayco Alula). It is Merlier’s second stage win of the race.
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) meanwhile, has defended his General Classification lead and remains in the Red Jersey with one stage to go.
PROVISIONAL STAGE RESULT
1 – Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step), 170km in 3h41’12”, average speed 45.027km/h
2 – Sam Bennett (Bora – Hansgrohe) s.t.
3 – Dylan Groenewegen (Team Jayco Alula) s.t.
PROVISIONAL GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1 – Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)
2 – Lucas Plapp (Ineos Grenaders) at 9″
3 – Pello Bilbao (Bahrain Victorious) at 13″
OFFICIAL JERSEYS
- Red Jersey, General Classification. Sponsor: International Holding Company – Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)
- Green Jersey, Points Classification. Sponsor: BeIT – Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step)
- White Jersey, Young Rider Classification. Sponsor: Nakheel – Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)
- Black Jersey, Intermediate Sprint Classification. Sponsor: Experience Abu Dhabi – Edward Planckaert (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
