Team Visma | Lease a Bike survives sprint stage in UAE Tour unharmed

# Team Visma | Lease a Bike Successfully Navigates Sprint Stage at UAE Tour

In the heat of the UAE Tour, Team Visma | Lease a Bike showcased their strategic prowess during the challenging sprint stage. The day kicked off with a significant ascent, spurring Tijmen Graat to attempt a breakaway, a move that ultimately fell short. However, the peloton later allowed five riders to escape, ultimately only being caught about 500 meters from the finish line in Fujairah, where Jonathan Milan took the win.

Despite the intense competition, Jørgen Nordhagen managed to retain his ninth place in the overall general classification, thanks to the support of his team who opted to avoid entanglement in the high-stakes sprint.

Sports director Maarten Wynants emphasized, “These are stages you simply need to get through safely, and we managed to do that.” He noted that the team was composed of individuals with differing goals but was pleased with their collective approach. “We were able to save some energy today,” he added. This decision contrasts sharply with the sprint teams, who exerted considerable effort to reach the finish line.

Looking ahead, tomorrow promises yet another flat stage but with key challenges as they head into the desert, where weather conditions such as wind and high temperatures could significantly impact the race. Wynants remarked, “Still, it will be a very different stage compared to today.” He underscored the critical nature of Saturday’s stage, which culminates at Jebel Hafeet, stating, “That will be the most important stage left for us. We will do everything we can there to hold on to our top ten spot in the general classification.”

### Stage 4 Results:
1. **Jonathan Milan** (Lidl – Trek) – 04:03:06
2. **Ethan Vernon** (NSN Cycling Team) – +00:00:00
3. **Matteo Milan** (Groupama – FDJ United) – +00:00:00
45. **Pietro Mattio** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:00:00
48. **Ben Tulett** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:00:00
64. **Wilco Kelderman** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:00:00
68. **Tijmen Graat** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:00:00
82. **Jørgen Nordhagen** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:00:00
90. **Steven Kruijswijk** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:00:00
118. **Owain Doull** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:00:00

### General Classification:
1. **Antonio Tiberi** (Bahrain – Victorious) – 11:12:09
2. **Isaac del Toro** (UAE Team Emirates – XRG) – +00:00:21
3. **Harold Tejada** (XDS Astana Team) – +00:01:00
9. **Jørgen Nordhagen** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:01:30
14. **Wilco Kelderman** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:02:05
17. **Tijmen Graat** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:02:44
37. **Ben Tulett** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:04:39
49. **Steven Kruijswijk** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:08:56
97. **Owain Doull** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:18:38
106. **Pietro Mattio** (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +00:19:26

As the UAE Tour continues, Team Visma | Lease a Bike looks poised to balance strategy and performance in the days ahead.