Remco Evenepoel takes UAE Tour lead at Jebel Jais finish

The world champ comes in just behind lone stage winner Einer Augusto Rubio, with Adam Yates third

UAE Tour
(Image credit: Dario Belingheri / Getty)

Remco Evenepoel is the new leader of the UAE Tour, after coming in second on stage three's summit finish and nabbing the bonus seconds.

The stage, which finished atop the long climb of Jebel Jais, was won by young Colombian Einer Augusto Rubio of Movistar, who escaped with around 10km to ride and held off a reduced peloton to the line.

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A lifelong cyclist and cycling fan, James's racing days (and most of his fitness) are now behind him. But he still rides regularly, both on the road and on the gravelly stuff.