UAE Tour

Five things we learned from the 2019 UAE Tour

This was a comprehensive overall victory for Primož Roglič, who looks poised for an even better year than 2018, in which he won two WorldTour stage races and finished fourth at the Tour de France.

Sam Bennett on his first WorldTour win of 2019: ‘It’s a contract year, so it can’t hurt’

Sam Bennett said his maiden WorldTour victory of 2019 ‘can’t do any harm’ as he keeps one eye on a new contract.

Sam Bennett takes first major win of the season on stage seven of UAE Tour

Sam Bennett has taken his first big win of 2018 on stage seven of the inaugural UAE Tour.

Primož Roglič on Jebel Jais summit victory: ‘I’m not a sprinter but I had a lot of power left’

Primož Roglič wins UAE Tour 2019 stage six summit finish to set up overall victory

Tom Dumoulin finished second on the final mountain stage of the UAE Tour after Primož Roglič pipped him to the line

Caleb Ewan says it was an 'all or nothing' sprint to win Hatta Dam stage of UAE Tour

Caleb Ewan said it was an 'all or nothing' sprint as he took his first WorldTour stage victory of 2019 at the UAE Tour.

Caleb Ewan powers to victory up Hatta Dam on UAE Tour 2019 stage four

Australian takes his first victory for Lotto-Soudal as Primož Roglič retained the overall lead

Peter Kennaugh says rules ‘out of control’ as riders fined by UCI for late sign on

Peter Kennaugh has criticised ‘out of control’ rules after riders were fined for signing on late before stage three of the UAE Tour.

Dan Martin remaining upbeat despite falling short on first UAE Tour summit finish

The Irishman says he couldn't have given more to match the likes of Alejandro Valverde or Primož Roglič on the race's first summit finish

James Knox finishes top-10 among ‘different calibre of riders’ on first UAE Tour mountain stage

James Knox battled with some of the best climbers in the world to finish top-10 in the UAE Tour’s first mountain stage.

Alejandro Valverde hails ‘incredible & tactical’ first win in rainbow jersey

Alejandro Valverde says it was an “incredible and tactical victory” to repeat his success at the summit of Jebel Hafeet, this time in the rainbow jersey.

Alejandro Valverde times effort perfectly to win UAE Tour 2019 stage three summit finish

World champion takes his first win of the season as Primož Roglič finishes second to retain the overall lead

Fernando Gaviria: ‘Kristoff among best sprinters in the world, today the best lead-out rider’

Fernando Gaviria was helped to victory in the UAE by “one of the best sprinters in the world," Alexander Kristoff.

Fernando Gaviria beats Elia Viviani to UAE Tour 2019 stage two victory

Primož Roglič retained the overall lead after crosswind affected day

Primož Roglič: ‘I don’t worry about my rivals and try to focus on myself’

Primož Roglič says he does not worry about the form of his rivals, but instead will focus on his own condition both at the UAE Tour and in his bigger goals.

Marcel Kittel: 'I've learned that your career doesn't always go upwards'

Marcel Kittel (Katusha-Alpecin) takes away a valuable lesson in 2018 - that a career trajectory doesn't always climb.

Primož Roglič takes lead in UAE Tour as Jumbo-Visma win opening team time trial

Primož Roglič has taken the lead in the inaugural UAE Tour as his Jumbo-Visma team won the stage one team time trial.

Tom Dumoulin: ‘UAE Tour not just a training race for Giro d’Italia’

Tom Dumoulin says he is not just riding in the Middle East as training for his return to the Giro d’Italia in spring, but has ambitions to add to his palmarès.

Mark Cavendish: 'I'll see what I can do in the sprints at UAE Tour, but we're here for the GC'

Mark Cavendish will sprint in the UAE Tour this week, but underlines that he is riding in the Emirates to work for Dimension Data's overall ambitions.

Five things to look out for at the 2019 UAE Tour

Things to keep eye on at the inaugural UAE Tour

Fernando Gaviria 'relaxed and enjoying every race' after move to UAE Team Emirates

Fernando Gaviria says he is “relaxed and enjoying every race” with his new UAE Team Emirates squad after a sudden move at the end of 2018. 

UAE Tour start list: Mark Cavendish, Vincenzo Nibali and Tom Dumoulin due to ride

The inaugural UAE Tour is set for a stellar line-up, as Chris Froome, Vincenzo Nibali and Tom Dumoulin are due to ride.

UAE Tour 2019 live TV guide

The first UAE Tour kicks off on Sunday (February 24) with the race to be broadcast live in the UK.

Chris Froome, Tom Dumoulin and Vincenzo Nibali to race inaugural UAE Tour

The inaugural UAE Tour is set to draw a phenomenal field early next year, including Chris Froome, Tom Dumoulin, Vincenzo Nibali and Rohan Dennis.

Abu Dhabi and Dubai Tours to merge in 2019

Middle East races will combine to form a seven-stage UAE Tour in 2019 according to local press report