John Degenkolb (Trek - Segafredo) wins Stage 3, the Dubai Silicon Oasis Stage, 
of the Dubai Tour 

Al Aqah, 2 February 2017 – John Degenkolb (Trek - Segafredo) won Stage 3 of the 2017 Dubai Tour, the Dubai Silicon Oasis Stage, from Dubai to Al Aqah (200km). Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors) keeps the lead in the overall General Classification. 

STAGE RESULT
1 - John Degenkolb (Trek - Segafredo), 200km in 4h03’08”, average speed 49.355km/h
2 - Reinardt Janse van Rensburg (Team Dimension Data) s.t.
3 - Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain - Merida) s.t.

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1 - Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors)
2 - Dylan Groenewegen (Team Lotto NL - Jumbo) at 0:08"
3 - John Degenkolb (Trek - Segafredo) at 0:10"

JERSEYS

• The Blue Jersey, sponsored by the Commercial Bank of Dubai (General individual classification by time) - Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors)
• The Red Jersey, sponsored by Emirates (General individual classification by points) - Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors)
• The White Jersey, sponsored by RTA - Roads and Transport Authority (Best Young Rider born after 1 January 1992) - Dylan Groenewegen (Team Lotto NL - Jumbo)
• The UAE Flag Jersey, sponsored by DHA - Dubai Health Authority (Intermediate Sprint Jersey Classification) - Nicola Boem (Bardiani CSF)

ROUTE
The Dubai Tour’s “Queen stage” of 172km follows the semi-classic course of the previous editions, with the final climb of Hatta Dam. The route, characterised by long stretches in the desert and by crossing the Hajar Mountains, also passes through the two neighbouring Emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. Once it has left the last buildings in Dubai, the stage will touch Labab (first Intermediate Sprint), crossing then Al Madam and Al Malahia (another Intermediate Sprint) on the road to Hatta where, before reaching the finale, riders will face two short climbs. The first is a soft climb with a gradient average of 3-4%, the second is about 1.5km long, with gradients averaging around 8% and peaking at 11% before a fast and challenging downhill. 
The road has normal width and excellent paving surface. To be noted the presence of small water channels, between 20km and 5km to go, with rough concrete pavement. Between the metropolis of Dubai and the mountains the roads are wide with excellent surface – although there is the possibility of sand breaching the roadway.

Last kilometres
The final 3km of continuous ascent from the centre of Hatta to the finish line on the Hatta Dam include some sharp bends leading to the final climb towards the Dam: a short, sharp rise of about 200m, with gradients ranging from 12% to 17%. The home stretch is 150m long, on a 5m-wide asphalted roadway.



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مرحباً (Marhaban!) from Stage 3 of the fourth edition of the Dubai Tour

Dubai, 2 February 2017 –  Ù…رحباً (Marhaban!) from Stage 3, the Dubai Silicon Oasis Stage, of the fourth edition of the Dubai Tour (31 January - 4 February 2017), organised by the Dubai Sports Council in partnership with RCS Sports and Events. Starting from the Dubai International Marine Club, the stage will end in Al Aqah after 200km. A bunch sprint is expected.

During the stage, 35 Red Jersey Points (of a race total of 170), 10 UAE Flag Jersey Points (of a race total of 55), and 16 seconds in time bonuses are up for grabs.

The ceremonial roll out started on schedule at 10.35am. After crossing the 6,100m neutralised zone, the peloton of 124 riders passed km 0 at 10.48am.

WEATHER
Dubai (10.30): Partly Cloudy, 23°C. Wind: moderate – 18kph, S.
Al Aqah (15.00): Cloudy, 22°C. Wind: moderate – 23kph, SW.

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STAGE AND TIMINGS
Stage 3 – Dubai Silicon Oasis Stage (200km)
From Dubai to Al Aqah
Finish: 15.00-15.30
Race Headquarters: DIMC - Dubai International Marine Club – Mina Seyahi, Al Sofouh Road, Al Seyahi Street, Dubai, UAE

JERSEYS

• The Blue Jersey, sponsored by the Commercial Bank of Dubai (General individual classification by time) - Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors)
• The Red Jersey, sponsored by Emirates (General individual classification by points) - Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors) - the Red Jersey is worn today by John Degenkolb (Trek - Segafredo), third in the General individual classification by points after Marcel Kittel (Blue Jersey) and Dylan Groenewegen (White Jersey) 
• The White Jersey, sponsored by RTA - Roads and Transport Authority (Best Young Rider born after 1 January 1992) - Dylan Groenewegen (Team Lotto NL - Jumbo)
• The UAE Flag Jersey, sponsored by DHA - Dubai Health Authority (Intermediate Sprint Jersey Classification) - Nicola Boem (Bardiani CSF)

ROUTE
The stage connects Dubai Marina beaches on the Arabian Gulf with Al Aqah on the Indian Ocean (Gulf of Oman). The route runs across the entire stretch of desert between Dubai and Fujairah, crossing the territory of four different Emirates (Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah).
The race runs towards the desert, touching the Silicon Oasis area, with a sequence of roundabouts along the way (on wide roadway) ahead of the first Intermediate Sprint. Long straights lead to the Hajar Mountains, cutting the desert ahead of a sequence of short, minor hills. The course then arrives in Fujairah (where there is another sequence of roundabouts) and then continues on long straights crossing Khor Fakkan, for another Intermediate Sprint ahead of the stage finish.

Last kilometres
The last km on wide and well paved asphalted roads with the finish line set on a 500m-long, 8m-wide asphalted roadway. Take note of a well lit 500m tunnel 2,500m before the finish.

POINTS OF INTEREST
200KM TO FINISH LINE - DUBAI INTERNATIONAL MARINE CLUB - MINA SEYAHI - DIMC
Dubai International Marine Club was established in 1988 in Mina Seyahi by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum to safeguard traditional watersports and promote Dubai both nationally and internationally. It is located in a prime area in the city, which has developed around the club over the years, and it now sits in the heart of new Dubai with its numerous hotels and restaurants. With its 300-berth marina, helipad, sailing school, race department, offices and venue facilities DIMC hosts more than 50 events each year in various classes including a full programme of traditional events.

200KM TO FINISH LINE - DUBAI TOUR FAN VILLAGE
The Dubai Tour Fan Village at DIMC – Dubai International Marine Club is a free access area where visitors can feel and live the race atmosphere. From 9.30am to 3.30pm the fans are invited to watch all the pre-race procedures and enjoy all the fun activities. All riders will sign in at a special podium and will be interviewed and photographed by the media. During this period, fans can ask the riders for signatures and “selfies” and there will be a special jerseys and trophy parade – all with live background music and an English-speaking commentator. Next to the podium area there will be the paddock zone with the sponsors’ and partners’ stands. The show will last all day and fans are guaranteed to be entertained by displays from the former BikeTrial World Champion and multiple Guinness World Record holder Vittorio Brumotti and other performers.

162KM TO FINISH LINE - DUBAI SILICON OASIS
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), 100% owned by the Government of Dubai, is a free zone, strategically placed on the Mohamed Bin Zayed road. DSOA’s urban master-planned community spans 7.2 square kilometers of state of the art office towers, R&D and industrial zones, educational institutions, luxury apartments, villas, hotels, healthcare and a full range of lifestyle facilities which translate into a dynamic commercial and social environment. Businesses can flourish under the unrivalled package of incentives, including 100% ownership, and high end IT infrastructure that allows companies to begin operating immediately.

100KM TO FINISH LINE - AL MALAHIA FOSSIL ROCK
Officially called Jebel Maleihah, this large outcrop is better known as Fossil Rock, after the abundance of marine fossils that were created at a time when much of Arabia was covered by water, and can now be found on its slopes.

45KM TO FINISH LINE - FUJAIRAH
Fujairah is famous for its beaches on the Gulf of Oman which feature some of the country’s best snorkeling and scuba diving spots – in addition to countless excellent cafés and restaurants. Just a few hundred metres from the beach, you can find Snoopy Island (named after the famous Peanuts cartoon dog its shape resembles) that is surrounded by a coral reef occasionally visited by rays and turtles. Other famous local attractions include the country’s oldest mosque, the Al Badiyah Mosque; and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the second largest in the country with 65 domes and six minarets. built in 1670 the Fujairah Fort is the former centre of the city and was, for several centuries, the only stone building along the coast.

17KM TO FINISH LINE - KHOR FAKKAN
Khor Fakkan is a picturesque port town set on the beautiful natural bay of the same name, which literally means "Creek of Two Jaws". Set along the Gulf of Oman, Khor Fakkan belongs to the Emirate of Sharjah but is geographically surrounded by the emirate of Fujairah. Its main attractions are the corniche and the beach, with its coral suitable for diving and snorkeling.

FINISH LINE - AL AQAH 
Tourist destination overlooking the Gulf of Oman, famous for its beaches and luxury resorts.

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