UAE Tour
Live coverage of the UAE tour, with race results, rider updates and general news from Cycling Weekly.

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Hospitalised Groupama-FDJ rider denied re-entry to UAE Tour hotel so flies home without belongings
Bruno 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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Primož Roglič on Jebel Jais summit victory: ‘I’m not a sprinter but I had a lot of power left’
The Jumbo-Visma rider seals his overall lead with a mountain victory on the penultimate day
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Ben Swift has 'mad rush home' from Abu Dhabi Tour for birth of first child
UAE Team Emirates sprinter Ben Swift had late night home from the Abu Dhabi Tour on Saturday to attend the birth of his first child.
By Vern Pitt Published
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Caleb Ewan too fast for Mark Cavendish in final stage of Abu Dhabi Tour
Caleb Ewan (Orica-Scott) took a comprehensive victory in the final stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour as Rui Costa (UAE Team Emirates) wrapped up overall win.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Here is the strong Ineos Grenadiers team heading to the UAE Tour
Defending 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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Cofidis sports director threatens to go on hunger strike if UAE Tour quarantine continues
His team have been on lockdown in their hotel since Thursday evening
By Jonny Long Published
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'It sucks': Tom Dumoulin disappointed after Abu Dhabi Tour time trial mechanical
Mechanical issue scuppers chance for Tom Dumoulin to take first time trial victory in the rainbow jersey – but he says he's still going for the Abu Dhabi Tour win on Sunday
By Gregor Brown Published
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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.
By Gregor Brown Published
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Adam Yates annihilates the field on Jebel Hafeet during stage three of the UAE Tour 2020
Adam 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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James Knox: Who is Britain's newest WorldTour rider, and why do the experts think he's going to be so good?
James Knox might not be a familiar name to many cycling fans, but the 22-year-old Brit is already impressing with his performances at the Abu Dhabi Tour.
By Gregor Brown Published
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Jonas Vingegaard comes out on top with late attack to take stage five of the UAE Tour 2021
Jonas 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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Caleb Ewan: 'celebrating too early was a massive rookie error'
Caleb Ewan got caught out on the line on stage two of the Abu Dhabi Tour - as he started to celebrate, Marcel Kittel lunged ahead to take the victory
By Gregor Brown Published
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Abu Dhabi Tour 2016: Stage-by-stage
The Abu Dhabi Tour kicks off on Thursday, boasting a star-studded start list for its four days of racing in the United Arab Emirates (October 20-23)
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Chris Froome to make Israel Start-Up Nation debut at UAE Tour 2021
Chris Froome is set headline the 2021 UAE Tour, his first race for Israel Start-Up Nation.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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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.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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'Everyone started smashing 10 bells out of each other': Abu Dhabi crosswinds prove perfect prep for Classics
Riders react to a surprisingly eventful day in the crosswinds on stage two of the Abu Dhabi Tour
By Gregor Brown Published
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Teams remain in quarantine at UAE Tour for re-testing following reports of new positive tests
Confusion continues as some riders and staff have been allowed to fly home
By Jonny Long Published
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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.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Riders react as UAE Tour cancelled due to coronavirus
Chris Froome and Alex Dowsett are among the riders to respond to the possible cancellation of the UAE Tour due to coronavirus.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Mark Cavendish wins crash-affected Abu Dhabi Tour sprint
Perfectly-timed effort from Mark Cavendish nets him stage one win in Abu Dhabi Tour as Marcel Kittel and Caleb Ewan caught up in crash
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Abu Dhabi Tour 2018 start list
Provisional start list of the riders and teams taking part in the 2018 Abu Dhabi Tour (February 21-25), with a star-studded list of sprinters
By Richard Windsor Published
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Sam Bennett was 'pretty nervous' before taking 50th pro win at UAE Tour
Sam Bennett took stage four of the 2021 UAE Tour by around a bike length over second place David Dekker in the Irishman's first hit out in a bunch sprint this season.
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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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.
By Gregor Brown Published
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UAE Tour announce women's race for 2020
The second edition of the race will include an inaugural four-stage women's competition
By Jonny Long Published
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Here is the team riding with Chris Froome during his Israel Start-Up Nation debut
Chris 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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Antonio Tiberi injured after bizarre crash across the finish line in UAE Tour time trial
Antonio Tiberi was left with a deep wound to his knee after a bizarre crash across the finish line in the UAE Tour time trial.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Chris Froome posts final California training ride on Strava as he prepares for season debut
Chris 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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Mark Cavendish reveals the preparation that went into his Abu Dhabi Tour stage win
Mark Cavendish took victory on stage one of the Abu Dhabi Tour thanks partly to good legs, but also thanks to studying last year's same sprint finish.
By Vern Pitt Published
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Bold action needed from UCI over disc brakes, says Astana boss
Astana team manager Giuseppe Martinelli has called on the UCI to show leadership in the disc brake debate, either making all riders use them or not.
By Gregor Brown Published