Molano wins Stage 4 of UAE Tour

UAE Team Emirates rider Sebastian Molano won the UAE Tour's Stage 4 in Dubai on Thursday.

The Colombian edged out Olav Kooij (Jumbo-Visma) and Sam Welsford (Team DSM) in a tight bunch sprint.

He finished the 174 km course in 3 hours 50 minutes.

"This is a good victory for me and a good victory for the team, and I am very happy for everyone involved. This race is a great opportunity for me to show what I can do and I am happy I got my stage win today," Molano said after the close finish.

Meanwhile, Soudal Quick-Step's Remco Evenepoel defended his General Classification lead and remains in the Red Jersey.

"In one day, we saw many of the major landmarks in Dubai, and it was a beautiful stage. It went well for me as well. My legs felt good after yesterday. We tried to win the stage with Tim Merlier but being in the leader’s jersey, I couldn’t take any risks in the lead out," said the Belgian.

الكولومبي 🇨🇴 سيباستيان مولانو من #فريق_الإمارات يتوّج بلقب المرحلة الرابعة من #طواف_الإمارات 🇦🇪#UAETour 🚴‍♂️@uae_tour pic.twitter.com/QJ67JOVKqc

— قناة دبي الرياضية (@dubaisportstv) February 23, 2023

Photos: #UAE Tour 2023 – stage 4 (Al Shindagha – Dubai Harbour) #Dubai pic.twitter.com/FXnc4Q94hD

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 23, 2023