(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Reigning Italian champion Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek - Segafredo) won Stage 1 of the second Abu Dhabi Tour as he outsprinted John Degenkolb (Team Giant - Alpecin) and race ambassador Mark Cavendish (Team Dimension Data), a Press release said.
Breakaway riders Gatis Smukulis of Astana Pro Team, Dion Smith of One Pro Cycling, Michael Matthews and Jens Keukeleire of Orica-BikeExchange ended their adventure seven kilometres before the finish line.
Only a few days after his worthy fifth place at the World Championship road race, Nizzolo will start Stage 2, the Nation Towers stage, in Abu Dhabi wearing the Red Jersey of race leader.
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