Dubai Tour stage two highlights – Elia Viviani moves into the lead

One year after winning Stage 2 of the Dubai Tour at Palm Jumeirah in front of the magnificent Atlantis hotel, Italian sprinter Viviani of Team Sky repeated his victory as he edged out his compatriots Sacha Modolo (Lampre – Merida), Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek – Segafredo) and Andrea Guardini (Astana Pro Team).

Viviani also succeeded Marcel Kittel (Etixx – Quick Step) in the lead of the overall classification on the eve of the queen stage to Hatta Dam.

Four riders contested most of the race at the front, including Skydive Dubai – Al Ahli Club’s Francisco Manchebo.

Koen de Kort (Team Giant – Alpecin), Silvan Dillier (BMC Racing Team) and Marcin Bialoblocki (One Pro Cycling) also contested, with the latter winning all intermediate sprints to claim the dedicated UAE flag jersey.