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Soudal Quick–Step's Tim Merlier after his victory. AFP
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Soudal Quick–Step's Belgian rider Tim Merlier with the trophy after winning Stage 6 of the UAE Tour from the Louvre Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Breakwater on February 24, 2024. AFP
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Soudal Quick–Step's Tim Merlier wins Stage 6 of the UAE Tour in Abu Dhabi ahead of Arvid De Kleijn of Tudor Pro Cycling Team and Phil Bauhaus of Bahrain Victorious. AFP
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UAE Team Emirates' Australian cyclist Jay Vine celebrates in the red jersey after he maintained his lead in the race's general classification after Stage 6. AFP
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Soudal Quick–Step's Belgian cyclist Tim Merlier celebrates on the podium after winning stage 6 of the 6th UAE Cycling Tour from the Louvre Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Breakwater on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
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UAE Team Emirates' Australian rider Jay Vine ahead of Stage 6. AFP
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Soudal Quick–Step's Tim Merlier crosses the line to win Stage 6. AFP
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Soudal Quick–Step's Tim Merlier after his victory. AFP
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Soudal Quick–Step's Belgian rider Tim Merlier with the trophy after winning Stage 6 of the UAE Tour from the Louvre Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Breakwater on February 24, 2024. AFP
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Soudal Quick–Step's Tim Merlier wins Stage 6 of the UAE Tour in Abu Dhabi ahead of Arvid De Kleijn of Tudor Pro Cycling Team and Phil Bauhaus of Bahrain Victorious. AFP
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UAE Team Emirates' Australian cyclist Jay Vine celebrates in the red jersey after he maintained his lead in the race's general classification after Stage 6. AFP
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Soudal Quick–Step's Belgian cyclist Tim Merlier celebrates on the podium after winning stage 6 of the 6th UAE Cycling Tour from the Louvre Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Breakwater on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
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UAE Team Emirates' Australian rider Jay Vine ahead of Stage 6. AFP
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Soudal Quick–Step's Tim Merlier crosses the line to win Stage 6. AFP
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Soudal Quick–Step's Tim Merlier after his victory. AFP
Tim Merlier stamps his class as a sprinter with third stage win in UAE Tour
UAE Team Emirates’ Jay Vine retains his overall lead after Stage 6 as the race heads to final leg on Jebel Hafeet
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Amith Passela
24 February, 2024
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