UAE Tour 2026: Stage-by-stage highlights in pictures

Celebrating speed, strategy, and endurance in one of cycling’s premier desert races

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | 12:40

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After four stages of the UAE Tour 2026, the battle for overall honours is taking shape with dramatic results across varied terrain.

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Stage 1 of the UAE Tour 2026 in Abu Dhabi kicked off with high-speed sprints and early breakaways, setting the tone for an exciting race through stunning desert scenery.

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UAE Team Emirates’ Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro Romero crosses the finish line to win Stage 1 of the UAE Tour, from Madinat Zayed Majlis to Liwa Palace in Abu Dhabi.

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Lidl-Trek’s German rider Maximilian Richard Walscheid competes during Stage 2 of the UAE Tour on Al-Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi.

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Riders set off for Stage 3 of the UAE Tour, covering the route from Umm al-Quwain to Jebel Mobrah in Umm al-Quwain.

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Kids cheer on riders during Stage 3 of the UAE Tour from Umm al-Quwain to Jebel Mobrah in Umm al-Quwain.

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Bahrain Victorious’ Italian rider Antonio Tiberi celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win Stage 3 of the UAE Tour, from Umm al-Quwain to Jebel Mobrah in Ras al-Khaimah.

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The peloton launches from the start of Stage 4 of the UAE Tour cycling event in Fujairah on February 19, 2026.

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Lidl-Trek’s Italian rider Jonathan Milan celebrates after crossing the finish line first during Stage 4 of the UAE Tour in Fujairah.

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