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Favorites stage 1 AlUla Tour 2025 | If there’s one team that knows how to get this race on track…

Favorites stage 1 AlUla Tour 2025 | If there's one team that knows how to get this race on track...

alula tour sprint casper van uden This week, the spotlight in Europe is mostly on the Cyclo-cross World Championships in France, but it’s worth keeping…

Tuesday, Jan 28

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alula tour sprint casper van uden This week, the spotlight in Europe is mostly on the Cyclo-cross World Championships in France, but it’s worth keeping an eye on the AlUla Tour as well. In Saudi Arabia, some of the top sprinters we regularly see excelling on European roads will be looking to make their mark, starting with the very first stage. Let’s take a closer look at what we can expect! Course stage 1 AlUla Tour 2025

The AlUla Tour kicks off on Tuesday, January 28, with a flat 142.7-kilometer stage, starting and finishing at the Al Manshiyah Train Station. Located just outside the historic city of AlUla, this former railway station now serves as a cultural landmark.

For the riders, the focus will be on the finish line after 142.7 kilometers, as the wind — blowing at just over 10 kilometers per hour — likely won’t be strong enough to create echelons. This gives the peloton a chance to enjoy the sights in places like Hegra and Qararir along the way.

The finale, however, will require more focus, particularly on positioning and teamwork. Last year, DSM-firmenich PostNL showed the importance of a well-organized lead-out train, which helped Casper van Uden secure victory. With a final straight of just 490 meters, there’s little room to recover positions. A chicane about 1,800 meters from the finish will also play a crucial role in the outcome of the stage. Times
Start: 1:00 PM local time (5:00 AM EST)
Finish: 4:14 PM local […]

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