Abu Dhabi Tour 2017: Kittels bests Ewan by millimetres, Cav still leader
The route of the 2nd stage in the Abu Dhabi Tour is a sprinter's dream. Yesterday's Kittel-Cav-Greipel-Ewan clash turned sour after a crash in the last kilometre - today the world’s best sprinters go head-to-head in a dramatic finale. Kittel outsprints Ewan with the tiniest of margins, while Cav holds on to the overall lead. (Slideshow route/profile)
Results 2nd stage Abu Dhabi Tour
1. Marcel Kittel (ger)
2. Caleb Ewan (aus) s.t.
3. Mark Cavendish (gbr) s.t.
4. Matteo Pelucchi (ita) s.t.
5. Phil Bauhaus (ger) s.t.
6. Elia Viviani (ita) s.t.
7. Andrea Guardini (ita) s.t.
8. Eduard Michael Grosu (rum) s.t.
9. André Greipel (ger) s.t.
10. Alexander Porsev (rus) s.t.
GC after 2nd stage
1. Mark Cavendish (gbr)
2. Marcel Kittel (ger) + 0.04
3. André Greipel (ger) + 0.08
4. Marco Canola (ita) s.t.
5. Caleb Ewan (aus) s.t.
6. Manuele Mori (ita) s.t.
7. Niccolo Bonifazio (ita) + 0.10
8. Fabio Calabria (aus) + 0.11
9. Mirco Maestri (ita) + 0.12
10. Kaushige Kuboki (jap) s.t.
Race report
With 2 kms done the break of the day takes shape when Boem, De Marchi, Sveshnikov, Canola and Calabri slip clear. They race to a lead of 2 minutes but the peloton is keeping a close eye on them. The lead never exceeds 2’30”.
The last escapees, De Marchi and Canola, are brought back with 2.2 kms remaining and the race boils down to a clash of giants.
Caleb Ewan and Mark Cavendish go shoulder-to-shoulder. It looks like the Australian has the power and speed to take Cav’s scalp and he even raises his arms as he hits the line. But at the same he sees a big German on his right, besting him by millimetres. Cavendish finihses in third and holds on to his leaders jersey.
Tomorrow brings the Queen Stage with a summit finish after a 10.8 kilometres climb.
Abu Dhabi Tour 2017 stage 2: Route maps, height profiles, and more
Click on the images to zoom
Marcel Kittel
Watch the highlights of recent races here:
Related articles Favourites - Abu Dhabi Tour 2017 Overview - Abu Dhabi Tour 2017 Caleb Ewan outsprints Mark Cavendish, Rui Costa GC winner - Abu Dhabi Tour 2017 Rui Costa takes Queen Stage and overall lead - Abu Dhabi Tour 2017 Cav outpowers Greipel to take take leaders jersey - Abu Dhabi Tour 2017 Route stage 1: Madinat Zayed - Madinat Zayed - Abu Dhabi Tour 2017 Route stage 3: Al Ain - Jebel Hafeet - Abu Dhabi Tour 2017 Route stage 4: Criterium on F1 Yas Marina circuit - Abu Dhabi Tour 2017 More articles Cycling Calendar 2025
UAE Tour 2025: The Route
UAE Tour 2025: Riders
UAE Tour 2025 Route stage 1: Madinat Zayed - Liwa
UAE Tour 2025 Route stage 2: Al Hudayriyat Island ITT
UAE Tour 2025 Route stage 3: Ras Al Khaimah - Jebel Jais
UAE Tour 2025 Route stage 4: Fujairah – Umm al Quwain
UAE Tour 2025 Route stage 5: Dubai - Dubai
UAE Tour 2026 Route stage 6: Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi Breakwater
UAE Tour 2027 Route stage 7: Al Ain - Jebel Hafeet
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2025: The Route
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2025: Riders
Ruta del Sol 2025: The Route
Ruta del Sol 2025: Riders
Ruta del Sol 2025 Route stage 1: Torrox Costa - Cueva de Nerja
Tour de France 2025: The Route
Tour de France 2025: Riders
Tour de France 2025 Route stage 1: Lille - Lille
Tour de France 2025 Route stage 2: Lauwin-Planque - Boulogne-sur-Mer
Tour de France 2025 Route stage 7: Saint-Malo - Mûr-de-Bretagne
Tour de France 2025 Route stage 12: Auch - Hautacam
Tour de France 2025 Route stage 14: Pau - Superbagnères
Tour de France 2025 Route stage 16: Montpellier - Mont Ventoux
Tour de France 2025 Route stage 18: Vif - Col de la Loze
Tour de France 2025 Route stage 19: Albertville - La Plagne
Giro 2025: The Route
Giro 2025 Route stage 1: Durazzo - Tirana
Giro 2025 Route stage 9: Gubbio - Siena
Giro 2025 Route stage 20: Verrès – Sestrière
Vuelta 2025: The Route