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    In pictures: UAE Tour Stage 1 from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi

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    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

    Published:  February 21, 2021 18:37 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor
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    Cyclists pedal during the first stage of the UAE tour cycling race, from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, Sunday
    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. Image Credit: AP
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    Cyclists pedal during the first stage of the UAE tour cycling race, from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, Sunday
    Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel of Alpecin-Fenix claimed the bragging rights after a sprint finish in Al Mirfa. Image Credit: AP
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    Cyclists pedal during the first stage of the UAE tour cycling race, from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, Sunday
    Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar was among the hopefuls for the title this year. Image Credit: AP
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    Cyclists pedal during the first stage of the UAE tour cycling race, from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, Sunday
    The peloton had to contend with dusty and windy conditions, especially once they were out of the city. Image Credit: AP
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    Cyclists pedal during the first stage of the UAE tour cycling race, from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, Sunday
    It was a tight bunch throughout as the teams set themselves for a sprint finish and sized up their opposition. Image Credit: AP
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    Cyclists pedal during the first stage of the UAE tour cycling race, from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, Sunday
    Pogacar and his UAE Team Emirates group were well positioned as they neared the finale. Image Credit: AP
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    Cyclists pedal during the first stage of the UAE tour cycling race, from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, Sunday
    Many teams tried to lead out their man as the finish line came in sight. Image Credit: AP
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    Cyclists pedal during the first stage of the UAE tour cycling race, from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, Sunday
    But we all knew it would be a straight burst for the line and the leader's Red Jersey. Image Credit: AP
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    Cyclists pedal during the first stage of the UAE tour cycling race, from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, Sunday
    Every one of the World Tour Teams is represented in the Tour this year. Image Credit: AP
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    Cyclists pedal during the first stage of the UAE tour cycling race, from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, Sunday
    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. Image Credit: AP

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