Belgian rider Merlier wins opening stage of UAE Tour

Tuesday’s stage is 12.1km individual time trial raced on route featuring almost no turns

Last updated: February 19, 2024 | 20:33

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The first stage of the Emirates Tour (Burjeel Holding Stage), which is 141 kilometres long, started from Al Dhafra Walk in Madinat Zayed in the Al Dhafra region, on Monday.

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Elite cyclists

140 of the world’s elite cyclists will participate in the competition, representing 20 teams: Emirates (UAE), Decathlon AG2R La Mondial (France), Astana (Kazakhstan), Bahrain Victorious (Bahrain), Bora Hansgrohe (Germany). Albaycin Dequinc (Belgium), Cofidis (France), EF Education (America), Intermarche Wonte (Belgium), Eneos Grenadiers (UK), Lidl Trek (America), Visma (Netherlands), Quick Step (Belgium), Movistar (Spain).