UAE Tour
Live coverage of the UAE tour, with race results, rider updates and general news from Cycling Weekly.
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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.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Watch: Cavendish, Kittel, Ewan and Greipel in Abu Dhabi Tour sprint battle (video)
Video highlights from stage two of the 2017 Abu Dhabi Tour, with its fast-paced bunch finale contested by the world's best sprinters
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Filippo Ganna storms to time trial victory on stage two of UAE Tour 2021
The 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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Tadej Pogačar narrowly takes victory from Lutsenko on stage five of the UAE Tour 2020
Tadej Pogačar narrowly snuck past Alexey Lustenko at the line to take stage honours on day five of the UAE Tour 2020.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Marcel Kittel comes from nowhere to edge out Ewan and Cavendish in Abu Dhabi Tour
Marcel Kittel produces dramatic late burst of speed to win stage two of the Abu Dhabi Tour - Mark Cavendish remains in overall lead
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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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.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Alexander Kristoff wins Abu Dhabi Tour stage one after Mark Cavendish crashes out
UAE Team Emirates' Alexander Kristoff won the opening stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour, out-sprinting Andrea Guardini and Caleb Ewan on a flat first day.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Five things to look out for at the UAE Tour 2021
The 2021 WorldTour gets underway in the Middle East with a star-studded line-up
By Stephen Puddicombe Published
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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
By Richard Windsor Published
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UAE Tour quarantine nears end as riders and staff are told they're allowed to go home
Those who were on lockdown are now waiting on paperwork to let them leave the country
By Jonny Long Published
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Star riders aim for Abu Dhabi Tour summit finish with Grand Tours in mind
The star-studded cast of the Abu Dhabi Tour say are looking forward to the race's summit finish, even if it is only stepping stone to bigger targets.
By Gregor Brown Published
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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
