Sagan close to first victory as the world champion in Abu Dhabi Tour sprint

Peter Sagan (Tinkoff-Saxo) went close to taking his first victory in the rainbow at the Abu Dhabi Tour but was beaten on the line at the end of the second stage by Elia Viviani (Team Sky).

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