UAE Tour
Live coverage of the UAE tour, with race results, rider updates and general news from Cycling Weekly.
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Sam Bennett takes his second win in messy sprint finish on stage six of the UAE Tour 2021
Sam 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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Mark Cavendish suffers concussion and whiplash but serious neck injury ruled out after Abu Dhabi Tour crash
Mark Cavendish suffered concussion and whiplash in a low-speed crash that caused him to abandon the Abu Dhabi Tour after less than five kilometres.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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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.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Mathieu van der Poel hails 'cyclocross shape in the desert' as key to UAE Tour stage win
The 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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Mark Cavendish: Caleb Ewan was the strongest today
Abu Dhabi Tour race leader and stage one winner Mark Cavendish pays tribute to Caleb Ewan's sprint on stage two, despite being pipped on the line by Marcel Kittel
By Vern Pitt Published
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Team Sky faces fine for reduced Abu Dhabi Tour roster
British WorldTour squad Team Sky started the Abu Dhabi Tour on Thursday with six instead of eight riders, and could face a financial penalty
By Gregor Brown Published
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Alejandro Valverde delivers summit finish win to take overall victory at Abu Dhabi Tour
Alejandro Valverde won the final stage and with it the general classification of the Abu Dhabi Tour in a vintage performance from the 37-year-old veteran.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Chris Froome says he feels like a neo-pro at his first race as he returns from injury
Chris 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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UAE Tour 2020 live TV guide
The first UAE Tour kicks off on Sunday (February 23) with the race to be broadcast live in the UK.
By Richard Windsor Published
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Tadej Pogačar leads UAE Team Emirates at first men’s WorldTour race of 2021
Tadej Pogačar will make his 2021 debut at the UAE Tour, leading his UAE Team Emirates squad.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Grand Tour stars fail to ignite Abu Dhabi Tour: 'it was a stand off'
Vincenzo Nibali, Romain Bardet and Fabio Aru explain why the big Grand Tour stars let Rui Costa and Ilnur Zakarin fight for Abu Dhabi Tour glory
By Gregor Brown Published
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More confusion in UAE as organiser says six people now diagnosed with coronavirus
Confusion reigns for the three teams trapped in quarantine in the UAE, as authorities now say there are six new cases of coronavirus have been detected.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Bradley Wiggins extends road career to ride Abu Dhabi Tour
Sir Bradley Wiggins will race the Abu Dhabi Tour in October, having originally said the Tour of Britain would be his last career road race
By Gregor Brown Published
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Sam Bennett takes victory in chaotic finale on stage four of the UAE Tour 2021
The 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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Giacomo Nizzolo beats Degenkolb and Cavendish to win Abu Dhabi Tour stage one
Fast first stage of the 2016 Abu Dhabi Tour sees Giacomo Nizzolo out-pace John Degenkolb and Mark Cavendish
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Six things to watch out for in the Abu Dhabi Tour
A start list boasting some of the world's best sprinters and climbers should provide some early season fireworks at the Abu Dhabi Tour (February 23-26)
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Tadej Pogačar extends his lead with victory on Jebel Hafeet during stage three of UAE Tour 2021
The 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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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.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Abu Dhabi Tour organisers blame car's automatic sensors for making it brake and cause Mark Cavendish crash
Abu Dhabi Tour organisers say automatic sensors on the race director's car made it brake suddenly, causing Mark Cavendish to crash out of the race.
By Gregor Brown Published
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How to watch the UAE Tour 2021: Watch the WorldTour stage race featuring Chris Froome and Mathieu van der Poel
A host of top names will be lining up at the first WorldTour event of the new season
By Jonny Long Published
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Adam Yates crowned winner of 2020 UAE Tour as riders await results of coronavirus test
Adam 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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Alpecin-Fenix leaves the UAE Tour after positive Covid-19 test
The 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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Tadej Pogačar dominates the Strava leaderboards after stage victory on Jebel Hafeet
Tadej Pogačar has dominated the Strava leaderboards on Jebel Hafeet during his tactical stage victory in the UAE Tour.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Five things to look out for at the 2019 UAE Tour
Things to keep eye on at the inaugural UAE Tour
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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Riders react on Twitter after Owain Doull blames disc brakes for injury
Riders have been quick to take to Twitter after Owain Doull blamed disc brakes for a slicing through his shoes, with Dowsett and Froome having their say.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Elia Viviani wins stage two of the Abu Dhabi Tour after crosswinds split race to pieces
Elia Viviani (Quick-Step Floors) recovered from being caught on the wrong side of a split in the peloton caused by crosswinds to win the second stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Luke Rowe confirms return to racing at Abu Dhabi Tour after career-threatening injury
The Welshman will head to the Middle East and race for the first time since a career-threatening injury
By Richard Windsor Published
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Power data reveals huge numbers put out by sprinters and climbers on Hatta Dam stage of UAE Tour
The Hatta Dam climb at the UAE Tour has become famed for some brutal and exciting finishes in recent years.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Michael Mørkøv felt 'guilty' he might have spread coronavirus
In total 167 tests carried out at the quarantined race have come back negative
By Vern Pitt Published
