In Pictures: UAE Tour 2022 brings the world’s best riders together

Fourth edition of the UAE Tour and the opening race of the 2022 UCI World Tour

Published: February 23, 2022 15:28 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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Cyclists during Stage 4 - Fujairah Fort to Jebel Jais (181km). The UAE Tour returned for its fourth edition, from February 20-26. The 2022 UAE Tour kicked off the World Tour calendar on Sunday, bringing the world’s best riders together as the UAE accelerates its long-term cycling ambitions to become a leading global cycling hub. Image Credit: AP

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The Burjeel Medical City Stage features 181km of riding between Fujairah Fort and Jebel Jais, where the race's first summit finish awaits the riders. Image Credit: AP

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EF Education First's cyclist Stefan Bissegger rides during the third stage of the UAE cycling tour in Ajman on February 22, 2022. Image Credit: AFP

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Ineos Grenadiers' cyclist Filippo Ganna rides during the third stage of the UAE cycling tour in Ajman. Image Credit: AFP

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The peloton travels in front of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during the second stage of the UAE tour, from Al Hudayriat Island to Abu Dhabi Breakwater. Image Credit: AFP

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Mark Cavendish (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team) won Stage 2 of the fourth edition of the UAE Tour, 176km from Al Hudayriyat Island to Abu Dhabi Breakwater, ahead of Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Fenix) and Pascal Ackermann (UAE Team Emirates). Image Credit: AFP

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The peloton rides by the Louvre Abu Dhabi during the second stage of the UAE cycling tour. The second stage features 176km of riding on a mostly flat route between Hudayriyat Island and Abu Dhabi Breakwater. Image Credit: AFP

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The peloton rides Al Hudayriat island to Abu Dhabi Breakwater on February 21, 2022. Image Credit: AFP

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During the first stage of the UAE tour. The Al Ain Water Stage features 184km in the desert, starting and finishing in Madinat Zayed. Image Credit: AFP

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First stage of the UAE cycling tour in Madinat Zayed (Zayed City) in Abu Dhabi. A stage taking place entirely in the desert. It’s beginning and finale follow approximately 45km of straight roads. Image Credit: AFP

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Cyslists during the Stage 1 - from Al Madinat Zayed at Madinat Zayed. Image Credit: AP

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