Mitchelton-Scott (United Arab Emirates) - Press Release: Adam Yates has climbed to his first race win of the season in a dominant display up the Jebel Hafeet climb on stage three of the UAE Tour. 

The Brit launched his attack inside the final six kilometres, initially taking two riders with him before attacking again to win solo by over one minute at the line.

Adam Yates:

"It is my first race of the season, so it was difficult for me to estimate where I stood compared to the competition. Certainly with today's heat, it’s difficult to estimate, I think it was 37 to 38 degrees all day. I just wanted to test the legs to see where I am."

UAE Tour Stage 3:

1. Adam Yates (Mitchelton-SCOTT) 4:42:33
2. Tadej Pogačar (UAE-Team Emirates) +1:02
3. Alexey Lutsenko (Astana Pro Team) +1:30

UAE Tour General Classification:

1. Adam Yates (Mitchelton-SCOTT) 12:30:02
2. Tadej Pogačar (UAE-Team Emirates) +1:07
3. Alexey Lutsenko (Astana Pro Team) +1:35

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