STAGE 1: RUI COSTA FIRST EVER WINNER IN SAUDI
Jaww, Tuesday, February 4th 2020 – After a breathtaking day highlighting some of the beauties of Saudi Arabia, Rui Costa claimed the first “windy” stage of the inaugural Saudi Tour. The Portuguese made the best of the final uphill kilometre to conquer his first victory of the season beating Heinrich Haussler and Nacer Bouhanni to the line in Jaww. The former road World Champion becomes the first leader of the 5-day event and will be proudly carrying the green jersey on tomorrow’s stage.
STAGE CLASSIFICATION
1. Rui Costa (UAE Team Emirates) 03h52’12’’
2. Heinrich Haussler (Bahrain-McLaren) +00’’
3. Nacer Bouhanni (Team Arkéa-Samsic) +00’’
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1. Rui Costa (UAE Team Emirates)
2. Heinrich Haussler (Bahrain-McLaren) +01’’
3. Nacer Bouhanni (Team Arkéa-Samsic) +06’’
STAGE 2: BONIFAZIO HITS BACK TO CONQUER STAGE
Al Bujairi, Wednesday, February 5th 2020 – Just a day after crashing hard during the opening stage of the Saudi Tour, Niccoló Bonifazio hit back in style. The Italian powered to the line in impressive style to claim his first win of the season in Al Bujairi. In a final bunched sprint the Total Direct Energie rider beat Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain-McLaren) and Nacer Bouhanni (Arkéa-Samsic) to the line. Finishing in the pack, Rui Costa keeps the overall leader’s Green jersey with three days to go.
STAGE CLASSIFICATION
1. Niccoló Bonifazio (Total Direct Energie) 04h32’31’’
2. Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain-McLaren) +02’’
3. Nacer Bouhanni (Team Arkéa-Samsic) +02’’
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1. Rui Costa (UAE Team Emirates)
2. Heinrich Haussler (Bahrain-McLaren) +01’’
3. Nacer Bouhanni (Team Arkéa-Samsic) +02
