Domenica 11 ottobre - Stage 4 â€“ The Yas Stage (110km) - Esteban Chaves vince l'Abu Dhabi Tour a Viviani l'ultima tappa

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ABU DHABI TOUR 2015

8 - 11 Ottobre 2015

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Domenica 11 ottobre - Stage 4 â€“ The Yas Stage (110km) - Esteban Chaves vince l'Abu Dhabi Tour a Viviani l'ultima tappa

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data: 11/10/2015 - partenza: Yas Marina Circuit - arrivo: Yas Marina Circuit - lunghezza: 110 km - dislivello: 0 m

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PLANIMETRIA GENERALE ABU DHABI TOUR

Domenica 11 ottobre . 4a tappa Abu Dhabi Tour 2015 - YAS MARINA CIRCUIT / YAS MARINA CIRCUIT 110 Km

Stage 4 – The Yas Stage (110km): The entire stage takes place at night on the Yas Marina Circuit. 110km at night under the floodlights of the F1 Circuit. The peloton will complete 20 laps (5.5km each) culminating in the last Abu Dhabi Tour sprint. The circuit is wide and the surface is in impeccable condition.

ESTEBAN CHAVES WINS INAUGURAL ABU DHABI TOUR
ELIA VIVIANI WINS FINAL STAGE ON YAS MARINA CIRCUIT

Yas Marina Circuit, 10 October 2015 – The Colombian rider Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE) has won the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi Tour, defending the race leader's Red Jersey in the fourth and final stage, around on the Yas Marina Circuit. The stage was won by the Italian rider Elia Viviani (Team Sky).

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1 - Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE)
2 - Fabio Aru (Astana Pro Team) at 16"
3 - Wouter Poels (Team Sky) at 27"

JERSEYS

RED JERSEY, sponsored by ADNOC (General Classification by time) – Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE)
GREEN JERSEY, sponsored by ABU DHABI SPORTS COUNCIL (General Classification by points) – Elia Viviani (Team Sky)
WHITE JERSEY, sponsored by THE NATIONAL (Best Young Rider, born after 1 January 1990) – Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE)
BLACK JERSEY, sponsored by ETIHAD AIRWAYS (Intermediate Sprint Jersey Classification) – Alessandro Bazzana (UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling)

STAGE RESULT
1 - Elia Viviani (Team Sky) 110 km in 2h22’43”, average speed 46.245 km/h
2 - Peter Sagan (Tinkoff - Saxo) s.t.
3 - Andrea Guardini (Astana Pro Team) s.t.

SCARICA LE CLASSIFICHE COMPLETE E TUTTI I COMUNICATI DELL'ORGANIZZAZIONE

Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the Abu Dhabi Tour winner Esteban Chaves said: "Can you imagine? First a mountain stage win, then my first GC in a professional stage race. I am very, very happy. As I follow my winter training program, I will be remembering this race."

The stage winner Elia Viviani made the following declarations: "With two stage wins and the points title, this race has gone perfectly for me. Andy Fenn was really strong, and Ben Swift too. They led me into the best possible position before the final corner. I knew Sagan was on my wheel because I glimpsed the Rainbow Jersey to my right. I opened my sprint with 150m to go and, although it was very close, he didn't come past. I have taken a big step up this year with Team Sky, with my stage win in the Giro, and a total of 9 wins, even if I would have liked to have made it ten."

Press conference interview and further details to follow.

#RideToAbuDhabi
The Abu Dhabi Tour, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in collaboration with RCS Sport (8-11 October) consisted of four stages covering a total of 555km; three stages were won by the sprinters, while the remaining stage, with an uphill finish on a 10.8km climb with gradients touching 12%, decided the final GC.

#UCICyclingGala
On the evening of the last stage, the Tour has the honour of hosting the very first UCI Cycling Gala awards ceremony. This unique event celebrates the end of the UCI professional road cycling season with its stakeholders in Abu Dhabi.

PHOTO CREDIT: ANSA / CARCONI - PERI

COLOMBIA'S ESTEBAN CHAVES WINS FIRST ABU DHABI TOUR
ELIA VIVIANI TAKES HIGH OCTANE WIN AT YAS MARINA CIRCUIT

HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council,
congratulates Esteban Chaves

Yas Marina Circuit, 11 October 2015 – The Colombian rider Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE) has won the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi Tour, defending the race leader's Red Jersey in the fourth and final stage around on the Yas Marina Circuit. The stage was won by the Italian rider Elia Viviani (Team Sky).

The stage unfolded as follows: 100 riders passed km 0 at 16.39. At km 1, Lukas Postlberger (Bora - Argon 18) attacked, to be joined by Adam Phelan (Drapac Professional Cycling), Francisco Mancebo (Skydive Dubai Professional Cycling), Daniel Patten (Team Wiggins) and Alessandro Bazzana (UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling). However, at km 3.5 the peloton was back together.

On the second lap, Gianluca Brambilla (Etixx - Quick Step) and Eduard Vorganov (Team Katusha) attacked, and were then joined by Alexey Lutsenko (Astana Pro Team). During the third lap, Mancebo, Marcus Burghardt (BMC Racing Team), Tom Dumoulin (Team Giant Alpecin) and Federico Zurlo (UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling) formed a chasing quartet behind the leading trio. The four chasers were then whittled down to the pairing of Mancebo and Zurlo.

At the first Intermediate Sprint (Yas Marina Circuit – km 27.5; end of lap 5), Lutsenko took the first of the 6000 Euro special prizes, chased Brambilla, and Vorganov, with Zurlo and Mancebo at 1’06” and the group at 1’57”.

During Lap 7, Mancebo and Zurlo were caught by the group.

The second Intermediate Sprint (Yas Marina Circuit – km 55; end of lap 10) was taken by Brambilla, with Lutsenko and Vorganov in his wake, and Viviani, at the head of the peloton, at 1’50”. The third Intermediate Sprint (Yas Marina Circuit – km 82,5; end of lap 15) ended Vorganov, Lutsenko, Brambilla, and Faria Da Costa, the latter, at the head of the group, 43” down.

Vorganov dropped back into the group on lap 17. Then, on lap 18, at km 93, at the very moment Brambilla and Lutsenko were caught, Mancebo and Will Clarke (Drapac Professional Cycling) darted out of the peloton, only to be caught at the start of lap 19.

The final lap, lap 20, was ridden at a very high pace, and in the final bunch sprint, Elia Viviani (Team Sky) emerged triumphant ahead of Peter Sagan (Tinkoff Saxo) and Andrea Guardini (Astana Pro Team).

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1 - Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE)
2 - Fabio Aru (Astana Pro Team) at 16"
3 - Wouter Poels (Team Sky) at 27"

JERSEYS

RED JERSEY, sponsored by ADNOC (General Classification by time) – Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE)
GREEN JERSEY, sponsored by ABU DHABI SPORTS COUNCIL (General Classification by points) – Elia Viviani (Team Sky)
WHITE JERSEY, sponsored by THE NATIONAL (Best Young Rider, born after 1 January 1990) – Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE)
BLACK JERSEY, sponsored by ETIHAD AIRWAYS (Intermediate Sprint Jersey Classification) – Alessandro Bazzana (UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling)

STAGE RESULT

1 - Elia Viviani (Team Sky) 110 km in 2h22’43”, average speed 46.245 km/h
2 - Peter Sagan (Tinkoff - Saxo) s.t.
3 - Andrea Guardini (Astana Pro Team) s.t.

SCARICA LE CLASSIFICHE COMPLETE E TUTTI I COMUNICATI DELL'ORGANIZZAZIONE

POST STAGE DECLARATIONS
Abu Dhabi Tour winner - Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE)
Q: How does it feel to win your first GC?
A: Very cool. To finish the season in this way is great because it leaves you with great memories to think about when you train in the winter. To win the first Abu Dhabi Tour is beautiful: it is the first edition of the race, and my first GC too. I'm happy for the team, and the team is very happy for me.

Q: What was the plan today?
A: The plan was to keep the red jersey. Everything went perfectly. We tried to keep the breakaway at two minutes. We sent Meyer and Bewley to the front, and they worked very hard. Then, towards the end, Sky worked for the stage win, and it was good for us.

Q: What did you think of the Yas Marina Circuit?
A: It is a beautiful track, and when, in the middle of the stage, darkness fell and the floodlights came on, it was a beautiful feeling.

Q: Will you celebrate tonight at the UCI Gala?
A: Perhaps a toast with the guys, but no more. I am a quiet guy and I don't like parties and drunkenness.

Q: What does it mean to you, to fly the Colombian flag around the world?
A: It is beautiful, because we are showing the beautiful face of our country. It is a way of showing young people that it is worth pursuing their dreams and working hard with discipline, and perseverance. There are Colombians everywhere: really good people who are proud of our sporting results. They turn out to see me, Team Colombia, and all the other Colombians in the peloton, and it is beautiful for us.

Stage 4, the Yas stage, winner - Elia Viviani (Team Sky)
Q: Tell us about the final sprint. It looked close.
A: It was really, really close. Peter Sagan was on my wheel coming into the last corner. I looked behind and saw him on my right, so I knew he was there, but when I saw Bennati start his sprint, I knew that I was in the perfect position, and launched my sprint at 150m. In the previous lap, I understood that it was better to just behind the leader, and then sprint, and I was happy to get across the line in first position.

Q: What was it like to race on a Formula 1 circuit?
A: It was a really fast stage on a really fast circuit. The corners are really wide and we never touched the brakes all stage. It was a short stage and everyone wanted to be and the front. Andy Fenn and Ben Swift worked perfectly for me. They took first position with 3km to go, and 700m out, I knew it was going to be difficult to beat me. I have to thank those two guys: they win races for themselves, then come and help me in the sprints.

Q: You've beaten Peter two times in two days.
A: Yes, I'm in good shape after the Worlds. I'm preparing to do some track to win Olympic points, and I have good sprint legs and power. I'm disappointed with my World Championship results but I think all the cycling world is happy to have Sagan as World Champion.

Q: Did you see the pit stop he made?
A: Peter is so funny. That is why I think he is a good World Champion. He is always good for a spectacle. all these funny things are good for TV and the fans on the road.

Q: Will you be going to the UCI Gala tonight?
A: Yes, all the riders are going to the Gala. It's great to finish the road season this way, even if I still have another 20 days before the track appointment because I want my Olympic qualification before I take a good holiday. So another 20 days on the bike for me, then I can stop my season.

Q: What are your thoughts on the Abu Dhabi Tour? Is it a good way to end the season?
A: Yes, I think so. There was a little problem in the first stage because we were in the middle of the desert and the temperatures were high, and we had come from Europe where it was colder. Maybe we need to come a few days before to get used to it. Stages 2 and 3 were a bit better. I think it's a good race to end the season, because the riders are tired, and there is only one climb, at the end of a stage, and three short, sprint stages. I think this night time stage tonight is spectacular for the riders.

Stage 4, the Yas stage, second - Peter Sagan (Tinkoff - Saxo)
"Second is not first. But the season is finished and I'm happy for that. The pit stop is nice. We tried to do like Formula One. Was fun for fans. Riding on the circuit was very special and different: very cool, very fast. Is built for cars but is good, the final lap was very very fast, big turns. But was good."

ASCOLTA L'AUDIO DELLE CONFERENZE STAMPA

#RideToAbuDhabi
The Abu Dhabi Tour, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in collaboration with RCS Sport (8-11 October) consisted of four stages covering a total of 555km; three stages were won by the sprinters, while the remaining stage, with an uphill finish on a 10.8km climb with gradients touching 12%, decided the final GC.

PHOTO CREDIT: ANSA / CARCONI - PERI
VIDEO CREDIT: ANSA / MENTUCCIA

Ù…Ø±ØØ¨Ø§Ù‹ (MARHABAN!) FROM STAGE 4, THE YAS STAGE,
OF THE INAUGURAL ABU DHABI TOUR

Yas Marina Circuit, 11 October 2015 – Ù…Ø±ØØ¨Ø§Ù‹ (Marhaban!) from Stage 4, the Yas Stage, of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Tour (8-11 October 2015), organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in partnership with RCS Sports and Events. The entire stage takes place on the Yas Marina Circuit (110km), with twenty 5.5 km laps and three richly-rewarded intermediate sprints.

Today's stage offers the final 44 Green Jersey Points (of a race total of 152), the final 24 Black Jersey Points (of a race total of 72) and 19 seconds in time bonuses. In addition, the winner of each intermediate sprint will receive a special prize of 6,000 Euro.

The peloton, 100 strong, started at 16:39.

STAGE AND TIMINGS
Stage 4 – The Yas Stage: Yas Marina Circuit, 110km
Intermediate Sprints: km 27.5 (end of lap 5), km 55 (end of lap 10) and km 82.5 (end of lap 15)
Finish: Approx. 7.00pm
Race Headquarters: Yas Events Centre, Gate 20, Yas West Entrance

JERSEYS

RED JERSEY, sponsored by ADNOC (General Classification by time) – Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE)
GREEN JERSEY, sponsored by ABU DHABI SPORTS COUNCIL (General Classification by points) – Alessandro Bazzana (UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling)
WHITE JERSEY, sponsored by THE NATIONAL (Best Young Rider, born after 1 January 1990) – Esteban Chaves (Orica GreenEDGE). Jersey worn today by Fabio Aru (Astana Pro Team), second in the points classification
BLACK JERSEY, sponsored by ETIHAD AIRWAYS (Intermediate Sprint Jersey Classification) – Alessandro Bazzana (UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling). Jersey worn today by Rafaa Chtioui (Skydive Dubai Pro Cycling Team), second in the points classification

ROUTE
The entire stage takes place at night on the Yas Marina Circuit. It consists of 110km under the floodlights of the F1 Circuit. The peloton will complete 20 laps (5.5km each) culminating in the last Abu Dhabi Tour sprint. The circuit is wide and the road surface in impeccable condition.

POINTS OF INTEREST
Yas Marina Circuit – The circuit hosts Formula 1's 'Etihad Airways' Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and is open to the public for bookable 'Driving Experiences', 'Passenger Experiences', private driving tuition and even a racing car-driving license course. Every Tuesday, the circuit is open to bicycles for TrainYAS (6-10 pm). At the centre of the circuit is a unique five-star hotel, the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, the only hotel in the world that is half on land, half on water and overlooks a F1 circuit. At the Ristorante Cipriani, diners can eat dishes prepared by the chefs of Harry’s Bar in Venice.

Ferrari World – The first Ferrari theme park. It tells the story of the Italian automobile manufacturer with over 20 attractions, shopping and authentic Italian specialty foods.

Yas Island – An emerging leisure destination 30 minutes from the UAE capital, Yas Island features the state-of-the-art Yas Marina Circuit, the setting of the annual Formula 1 'Etihad Airways' Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as well as theme parks, exclusive hotels and golf courses.

Yas Viceroy Hotel – The main characteristic of the hotel is the sweeping, 219m expanse of steel and glass panels that create a veil draped over the two hotel towers, which are linked by a bridge that crosses the F1 circuit. The lighting system, made up of over 5,096 diamond-shaped glass panels, changes colour through cable TV screens and creates a stunning optical effect.

#RideToAbuDhabi
The Abu Dhabi Tour, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in collaboration with RCS Sports and Events (8-11 October), consists of four stages covering a total of 555km; three stages suit the sprinters, while the remaining stage finishes uphill after a 10.8km climb with gradients touching 12%.

#UCICyclingGala
On the evening of the last day, the Tour will have the honour of hosting the very first UCI Cycling Gala awards ceremony. This unique event will celebrate the end of the UCI professional road cycling season with its stakeholders in Abu Dhabi.