• Danish cyclist Julius Johansen warms up before the start of the first stage of the UAE Tour from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa in Abu Dhabi emirate on February 20. AFP
    Danish cyclist Julius Johansen warms up before the start of the first stage of the UAE Tour from Al Dhafra Castle to Al Mirfa in Abu Dhabi emirate on February 20. AFP
  • British cyclist Ben Swift of the Ineos Grenadiers team. AFP
    British cyclist Ben Swift of the Ineos Grenadiers team. AFP
  • Riders await the start of the first stage. AFP
    Riders await the start of the first stage. AFP
  • The peloton rides during the first stage of the UAE cycling tour from al-Dhafra Castle to Qassar al-Mighayra St in al-Mirfa in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on February 20, 2023. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
    The peloton rides during the first stage of the UAE cycling tour from al-Dhafra Castle to Qassar al-Mighayra St in al-Mirfa in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on February 20, 2023. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
  • The cyclists against the desert backdrop. AP
    The cyclists against the desert backdrop. AP
  • Supporters with Emirati flags. AFP
    Supporters with Emirati flags. AFP
  • The peloton from behind. AFP
    The peloton from behind. AFP
  • Tim Merlier celebrates on the podium after winning the first stage. AFP
    Tim Merlier celebrates on the podium after winning the first stage. AFP
  • Riders during stage two at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency
    Riders during stage two at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency
  • The Soudal Quick-Step team beats EF Education-EasyPost in stage two's team time trial in Abu Dhabi. AFP
    The Soudal Quick-Step team beats EF Education-EasyPost in stage two's team time trial in Abu Dhabi. AFP
  • Lucas Plapp of Ineos Grenadiers team celebrates after being awarded the red jersey after the second stage. AFP
    Lucas Plapp of Ineos Grenadiers team celebrates after being awarded the red jersey after the second stage. AFP
  • Stage three gets under way. Photo: UAE Tour
    Stage three gets under way. Photo: UAE Tour
  • The peloton cycles past a mosque. Photo: UAE Tour
    The peloton cycles past a mosque. Photo: UAE Tour
  • The cycling continues on this scenic stage of the tour. Photo: UAE Tour
    The cycling continues on this scenic stage of the tour. Photo: UAE Tour
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister, watches the fourth stage in Al Marmoom, Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister, watches the fourth stage in Al Marmoom, Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed watches as the peloton passes. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed watches as the peloton passes. Photo: Dubai Media Office

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UAE Cycling Tour 2023 - in pictures

Nearly 140 riders representing 20 teams from around the world take on the desert challenge

The National

February 27, 2023

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Brief scores:

Toss: Kerala Knights, opted to fielf

Pakhtoons 109-5 (10 ov)

Fletcher 32; Lamichhane 3-17

Kerala Knights 110-2 (7.5 ov)

Morgan 46 not out, Stirling 40

 

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