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Marcus Burghardt (BMC) departs the BMC area before the start of Abu Dhabi Tour Stage 2.
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The Astana team of race leader Andrea Guardini is presented before the start of Stage 2.
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Mark Cavendish poses for a photo on the Formula 1 race circuit.
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Jim Songezo (MTN-Qhubeka)
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Mark Cavendish and Tom Boonen in the Etixx-Quickstep area
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World Champion Peter Sagan (Tinkoff-Saxo) signs in before the start of Stage 2.
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The peloton departs Stage 2.
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Peter Sagan fans at the Abu Dhabi Tour
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As expected, Stage 2 comes down to a sprint finish...
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Elia Viviani (Team Sky) has the edge on World Champion Peter Sagan (Tinkoff-Saxo).
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Elia Viviani (Sky) wins Stage 2.
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Elia Viviani wins.
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Viviani on the podium
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