In pictures: UAE Tour Stage 1 from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi
The UAE Tour gets under way as cyclists push for glory across emirates
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The 2021 UAE Tour got under way on Sunday as the world's top cyclists set off from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa in Abu Dhabi.
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Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel of Alpecin-Fenix claimed the bragging rights after a sprint finish in Al Mirfa.
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Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar was among the hopefuls for the title this year.
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The peloton had to contend with dusty and windy conditions, especially once they were out of the city.
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It was a tight bunch throughout as the teams set themselves for a sprint finish and sized up their opposition.
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Pogacar and his UAE Team Emirates group were well positioned as they neared the finale.
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Many teams tried to lead out their man as the finish line came in sight.
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But we all knew it would be a straight burst for the line and the leader's Red Jersey.
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Every one of the World Tour Teams is represented in the Tour this year.
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And Mathieu van der Poel of Alpecin-Fenix took the trophy after winning Stage 1 of the UAE Tour 2021, with Pogacar settling for fifth.
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