Emirates Tour

Tomorrow, the competitions of the seventh edition of the UAE 2025, the universal and only race in the Middle East, will start tomorrow, Monday, within the agenda of the International Bicycle Federation, organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, with the participation of 140 of the elite cyclists in the world, and will continue until February 23.
The circumambulation is held through seven stages for a total distance of 1013 km, starting in the Al Dhafra region and ends in Al Ain, and the race track consists of four fast stages, two mountainous phases, and an individual time race against the watch on the island of Al -Haddiriyat extends for a distance of 12.1 km.
The circumambulation is launched in the stage of (Shams Solar Station) in the Al Dhafra area for a distance of 138 km, starting at 13:20 from the solar power plant (Shams) and ends in Liwa, and a desert speed phase is mostly that passes on wide and straight ways, where the race enters an area of ​​sand dunes The prominent that forms most of the stage, and a series of climbing and going to a terrifying hill across two cycles in the course of a 18.1 km per cycle, then returning to Liwa at the finish line.
A group of cyclists participating in the Emirates Tournament spoke during the press conference held by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council – the organizer of the Tawaf – Sunday at the Collingo Store on the Al -Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of the Secretary General Representatives of sponsoring companies and the juvenile and local and international media.
“I am enthusiastic about the start of the season from the Emirates Tour, which I am fighting in the team’s home, which constitutes a very important additional incentive for all members of the team.”
Commenting on the UAE tawaf 2025, the Slovenian hero added, wearing a rainbow shirt for the world champion for the first time: “Wearing the shirt of the world champion was a dream that was finally achieved, coming to the Emirates and wearing this shirt in the race is an indescribable feeling.”
He continued, “I have a long period of preparations, perhaps this year did not differ from its predecessors, but I have the necessary confidence and motivates me a wonderful and integrated team. We will try to write the name of the Emirates team again in this global circumambulation and be on the podium.”
Bugsher is the most prominent candidate for the title of the seventh edition of the UAE’s circumambulation, the winner of the 2021 and 2022 versions, and the current world champion after a wonderful season he presented in 2024, he went to win the international circumambulation of France and Jiro Italy.
The Belgian Lynnart van Etfelt Drag Loto is looking to defend the UAE Tawaf title last year, especially after he scored in two stages of Spain’s circumambulation in 2024.
“A special feeling is to participate in the race, defending my title, I have good memories of last year here in the Emirates Tour I hope to repeat it,” said Van Etfelt.
He added: “The race will be very difficult this year, especially in the presence of Tadi Bugsher, and without a doubt that I sit in the conference next to Tadi and the elite bicycle stars in the world adds a lot to me, I will try to show strongly and achieve something special in the race.”
For his part, the Belgian Tim Merler, the Sudal Quick Step team, confirmed that he is seeking to continue the wonderful start of the 2025 season and winning the Al -Ula race in Saudi Arabia last week.
“I want to repeat the victory and ascend the podium in the Emirates Tournament again, this circumambulation is one of the best races in the world, and winning here means a lot, so I look forward to winning other stages this year “.
As for the Spanish (Bahrain Victorius) team, Belo Bilbao, and one of the most prominent competitors in the mountainous stages in particular, he said: “The stage of the eye is at the top Your energy, and I feel comfortable with the preparations that I have made although the circumambulation includes difficult stages, but I want to make great challenges that help me win. “
As for the Belgian Jassper Philipsen, who aspires to win again in the Emirates Tour after winning two phases in the previous versions, the Emirates Tour is his first race in the season, and he said: “That the Emirates Tour is the first race to run in the season is a good thing despite the strength of the competition and the presence The best cyclists. ” “I hope to be in excellent artistic and physical state throughout the circumambulation, I think the weather is good in this period and is in the interest of the competition, so I put the victory at one of the speed stages a goal for me this year.”
As for Jonathan Milan, the Lidel Trek team, he pointed to the importance of the race and the high level of competitors, while Milan will seek to win the support of his strong team.

Tawaf
17.02.2025 – Stage 1: Shams Station for Energy – Zayed City – Liwa Palace, 138 km.
18.03.2025- Stage 2: Al-Hudayriyat Island (Race Against Individual Clock) 12.2 km.
19.02.2025 – stage 3: Ras Al Khaimah – Jabal Jais, 181 km.
20.02.2025 – Phase 4: Qudaya Beach – Fujairah – Umm Al Quwain, 181 km.
21.02.2025 – Stage 5: The American University in Dubai – Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, 160 km.
22.02.2025 – Phase 6: Abu Dhabi Cycling Club – Wave Corporation in Abu Dhabi, 165 km.
23.02.2025 – stage 7: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium – Jabal Hafit, Al Ain, 176 km.

Official shirts
Al -Ahmar: For the overall ranking (time time) under the auspices of the International Holding Company
Al -Akhdar: For the headquarters of the points, sponsored by Mubadala
White: For the best young bike, sponsored by palm trees
Black: For the average speed classification of the house sponsorship

TV broadcast coverage
The Abu Dhabi Sports and Dubai Sports Channels will produce full direct coverage for each stage, while providing a live broadcast of the local public in the Emirates and the Middle East and North Africa region completely, and the race will be broadcast directly on Euro Sport and Dissikovre Plus in South Asia and Europe. In addition, Style Live will provide direct coverage in New Zealand, the Middle East and North Africa, and Africa. In Latin America, the event will be broadcast on the Director, while fans in China and Japan will be able to follow the race via Zahebo Wajih Spotters, respectively.