Ineos Grenadiers' British cyclist Ben Swift at Al Dhafra Fort before the start. AFP
Belgium's Tim Merlier poses on podium after winning the opening stage of the UAE tour, from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (Marco Alpozzi / LaPresse via AP)
Belgium's Tim Merlier after winning Stage One. AP
The peloton rides through the desert. AFP
Race supporters wave Emirati flags as the peloton passes. AFP
The peloton rides through the desert dunes. AFP
The peloton. AP
Race fans wave flags as the peloton approaches. AFP
The peloton. AFP
The peloton sets off from Al Dhafra Fort. AFP
The peloton after leaving Al Dhafra Fort. AFP
Riders await the start at Al Dhafra Fort. AFP
UAE Team Emirates' Danish cyclist Mikkel Bjerg rides before the start. AFP
Astana Qazaqstan Team's British rider Mark Cavendish before the start. AFP
Ineos Grenadiers' British cyclist Ben Swift at Al Dhafra Fort before the start. AFP
Belgium's Tim Merlier poses on podium after winning the opening stage of the UAE tour, from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (Marco Alpozzi / LaPresse via AP)
Belgium's Tim Merlier after winning Stage One. AP
The peloton rides through the desert. AFP
Race supporters wave Emirati flags as the peloton passes. AFP
The peloton rides through the desert dunes. AFP
The peloton. AP
Race fans wave flags as the peloton approaches. AFP
The peloton. AFP
The peloton sets off from Al Dhafra Fort. AFP
The peloton after leaving Al Dhafra Fort. AFP
Riders await the start at Al Dhafra Fort. AFP
UAE Team Emirates' Danish cyclist Mikkel Bjerg rides before the start. AFP
Astana Qazaqstan Team's British rider Mark Cavendish before the start. AFP
Ineos Grenadiers' British cyclist Ben Swift at Al Dhafra Fort before the start. AFP
