Camels on the course: UAE Tour Stage 3 in pictures

Yates triumphs on Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain

Last updated: February 25, 2020 | 17:50

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Tuesday saw the third stage of the UAE Tour get flagged off from Al Qudra as the riders prepared to tackle the Jebel Hafeet climb.

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The peloton snakes through the desert

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After departing from Al Qudra the route crossed the desert on long straights until reaching Al Ain

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The main peloton took the Al Faq’a Road on their way to Jebel Hafeet

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Understandably, riders were conserving energy in the midday sun given the big climb ahead

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There was still time to spot some of the local wildlife

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There was an early break away by four riders but they were soon back in the pack

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And it was Adam Yates of Michelton-Scott who got to the top of Jebel Hafeet first to take Stage 3 honours and the GC leader's red Jersey. Yates won ahead of Tadej Pogacar and Alexey Lutsenko

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