Abu Dhabi Tour taken through the capital in Stage 2 – in pictures

Astana Pro Team rider Vincenzo Nibali, left, and a team technician inspect his bike before Stage 2 of the Abu Dhabi Tour on Friday. Angelo Carconi / EPA

Cyclists pass by Etihad Towers during Stage 2 of the Abu Dhabi Tour on Friday, which took the peloton through the UAE capital. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

An Emirati observes the peloton on Friday during Stage 2 of the Abu Dhabi Tour. Claudio Peri / EPA

Cyclists pass by Emirates Palace on Friday during the second stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Cyclist Peter Sagan of Tinkoff-Saxo shown on Friday as he rides during the second stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour. Claudio Peri / EPA

The peloton moves through Abu Dhabi city on Friday during the second stage of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Tour. Claudio Peri / EPA

Cyclists move through Abu Dhabi city on Friday during Stage 2 of the Abu Dhabi Tour. AFP Photo

The peloton ride through the second stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour on Friday, with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the background. Claudio Peri / Ansa / AP

Cyclists ride through Abu Dhabi on Friday during the second stage of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Tour. AFP Photo

Cyclists pass by Emirates Palace on Friday during the second stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Elia Viviani of Team Sky celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win Stage 2 of the Abu Dhabi Tour on Friday. Angelo Carconi / EPA

Elia Viviani celebrates with the leader's red jersey on Friday after winning Stage 2 of the Abu Dhabi Tour. Claudio Peri / EPA

Images from Friday's second stage of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Tour, which took the peloton from Yas Marina Circuit, in and around Abu Dhabi island and back to Yas Mall. Click the arrows below to scroll through the photos.

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