UAE Tour
Live coverage of the UAE tour, with race results, rider updates and general news from Cycling Weekly.
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Update: Adam Yates taken to hospital for precautionary checks after UAE Tour crashDani Martinez was forced to abandon with knee pain after being involved in the same crash
By Jonny Long Published
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‘I just tried to hang on’ - Chris Froome on finishing within two minutes of winner on UAE Tour mountain finishChris Froome said he “just tried to hang on” as he finished within two minutes of the leaders on the UAE Tour’s second summit finish.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Sam Bennett takes his second win in messy sprint finish on stage six of the UAE Tour 2021Sam Bennett took his second win of the UAE Tour 2021 on stage six in chaotic finish into Palm Jumeirah while others were bumping and barging to try and get his wheel.
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Jonas Vingegaard comes out on top with late attack to take stage five of the UAE Tour 2021Jonas Vingegaard took stage victory on the Jebel Jais climb on stage five of the UAE Tour after catching Alexey Lutsenko with 250 metres to go with a very late attack by the young Danish rider.
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Sam Bennett takes victory in chaotic finale on stage four of the UAE Tour 2021The Irishman came through late to take victory ahead of some of the world's best sprinters
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Tadej Pogačar extends his lead with victory on Jebel Hafeet during stage three of UAE Tour 2021The Tour de France champion went around Adam Yates in the last 400 metres to steal the win
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Filippo Ganna storms to time trial victory on stage two of UAE Tour 2021The world time trial champion was in fine form yet again as he continues his amazing unbeaten run in the discipline on stage two of the UAE Tour 2021
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Alpecin-Fenix leaves the UAE Tour after positive Covid-19 testThe team and race have confirmed the their departure from the race so that everyone else can be kept safe from the virus
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Mathieu van der Poel hails 'cyclocross shape in the desert' as key to UAE Tour stage winThe Dutchman arrived in the UAE with zero personal ambition but found himself on the top step of the podium once again
By Jonny Long Published
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Five things to look out for at the UAE Tour 2021The 2021 WorldTour gets underway in the Middle East with a star-studded line-up
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Here is the team riding with Chris Froome during his Israel Start-Up Nation debutChris Froome is poised to kickstart the next step in his career, as he makes his Israel Start-Up Nation debut in the Middle East.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Here is the strong Ineos Grenadiers team heading to the UAE TourDefending champion, Adam Yates, is set to make his debut for his new team at Ineos Grenadiers during the UAE Tour
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Chris Froome posts final California training ride on Strava as he prepares for season debutChris Froome uploads his final training ride in California to Strava before he starts his season at the UAE Tour in under a weeks time
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Here are the first major races of the 2021 season (still scheduled to go ahead)The 2021 season has already been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, with the start of the WorldTour calendar delayed while a number of other early season races have already been cancelled.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Chris Froome to make Israel Start-Up Nation debut at UAE Tour 2021Chris Froome is set headline the 2021 UAE Tour, his first race for Israel Start-Up Nation.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Fernando Gaviria has been released from UAE after coronavirus diagnosisFernando Gaviria is finally free to leave the UAE after he contracted coronavirus.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Hospitalised Groupama-FDJ rider denied re-entry to UAE Tour hotel so flies home without belongingsBruno Armirail came down with a cold at the UAE Tour and was taken to hospital as a precaution
By Jonny Long Published
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Teams remain in quarantine at UAE Tour for re-testing following reports of new positive testsConfusion continues as some riders and staff have been allowed to fly home
By Jonny Long Published
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UAE Tour quarantine nears end as riders and staff are told they're allowed to go homeThose who were on lockdown are now waiting on paperwork to let them leave the country
By Jonny Long Published
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Michael Mørkøv felt 'guilty' he might have spread coronavirusIn total 167 tests carried out at the quarantined race have come back negative
By Vern Pitt Published
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'I could see something was brewing but didn't think it was coronavirus': Inside the hotel on lockdown at the UAE TourSpirits remain high as riders, team staff and journalists await results after being tested for coronavirus
By Jonny Long Published
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Adam Yates crowned winner of 2020 UAE Tour as riders await results of coronavirus testAdam Yates has been crowned the winner of the 2020 Tour, as riders are still waiting the results of their coronavirus tests.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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UAE Tour cancelled after 'two team members infected with coronavirus', authorities confirmThe UAE Tour has been cancelled after two team members were believed to have been diagnosed with coronavirus, authorities have confirmed.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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UAE Tour abandoned over coronavirus fearsThe 2020 UAE Tour could be abandoned over coronavirus fears.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Adam Yates sets new record on Jabel Hafeet climb at UAE TourAdam Yates claimed a new title on his way to stage victory on stage three of the UAE Tour, setting a new fastest time on the Jebel Hafeet climb.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Adam Yates annihilates the field on Jebel Hafeet during stage three of the UAE Tour 2020Adam Yates tore the race to pieces on Jebel Hafeet at the climax of stage three of the UAE Tour 2020.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Caleb Ewan fires to victory on Hatta Dam as Sam Bennett fades on stage two of UAE Tour 2020Caleb Ewan put in another storming sprint on the Hatta Dam climb to take victory, as Sam Bennett faded in the final 50 metres of stage two at the UAE Tour 2020.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Chris Froome says he feels like a neo-pro at his first race as he returns from injuryChris Froome says he felt like a neo pro at his first race as he returns to racing after an eight-month layoff.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Pascal Ackermann beats classy sprint field to win stage one of the UAE Tour 2020The German proved stronger than Caleb Ewan and Dylan Groenewegen to take victory in Dubai
By Jonny Long Published
