Tarling takes second in UAE time trial

Josh Tarling secured second place on stage two of the UAE Tour, clocking a time of 13 minutes and nine seconds in the individual time trial.

Tarling put down a consistent performance across the flat 12-kilometre course, six seconds behind the world champion Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull - BORA - Hansgrohe).

Artem Shmidt also took an impressive seventh place, sporting his American national kit and bike, with a time of 13:32.

With the opening stage ending in a sprint, Tarling holds the same GC position overall in second, moving into the white Young Rider's jersey in the process.

Peter Øxenberg rode well to take the 11th fastest time on Hudayriyat Island, 34 seconds back. The result elevates the young Dane to 11th on GC, with hillier tests to come.