After the AlUla Tour and the Tour of Oman, the peloton is almost back in Europe, with the Belgian opening weekend just around the corner. But before the riders return, it’s time for the seventh edition of the UAE Tour . With Tim Merlier , Olav Kooij , Jonathan Milan, and Jasper Philipsen , the top sprinters in the world are all set to battle. Meanwhile, Tadej Pogacar will make his season debut.
The UAE Tour has already seen big winners like Remco Evenepoel, Primož Roglič, and Pogacar. But last year, an unexpected Belgian took the overall victory—Lennert Van Eetvelt secured the title by dropping everyone on Jebel Hafeet in the final stage, claiming his first WorldTour win.
From February 17 to February 23, expect battles on multiple fronts in the United Arab Emirates. With four flat stages, the sprinters will have their time to shine, though crosswinds could create chaos. And the big question—who can challenge Pogacar on Jebel Jais and Jebel Hafeet, where he’s been unstoppable in previous years? Practical information UAE Tour 2025
Monday, Feb. 17 – Sunday, Feb. 23
Participants
Classification: 2.UWT (WorldTour)
Most recent winners UAE Tour 2024 Lennert Van Eetvelt (Belgium) 2023 Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) 2022 Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia) 2021 Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia) 2020 Adam Yates (United Kingdom) 2019 Primoz Roglic (Slovenia) Route, Stage favorites, and timings – UAE Tour 2025 Stage 1, Monday, Feb. 17: Shams – Liwa (138 km) The first stage of the UAE Tour immediately presents an opportunity for […]
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