Port Raschid (Dubai-UAE) – Buongiorno dalla prima tappa, (Km. 109), dello “UAE Tour Donne”

The peloton, 118 riders strong, passed km 0 at 13.44.

H.E. Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, H.E. Mansoor Bu Aseba-President of UAE Cycling Federation, Nasser Al Zaabi Hamza Mustafa Chief operatin officer – P&O Marinas DP world company, Dr. Aysha Al Dhaheri section head health promotion Abu Dhabi Public health centre, His Excellency Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Director of the General Department of Protective Security & Emergency, got Stage 1 underway (©LaPresse)

WEATHER
Port Rashid (Start): Mostly sunny 23°C. Wind: moderate to strong – 30kmh, W.
Dubai Harbour (circa 16.30): Mostly sunny 21°C. Wind: moderate to strong – 30kmh, 35kmh, W.

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THE ROUTE

Stage 1: Port Rashid – Dubai Harbour (109 KM)
A The Dubai Stage. Departing from Port Rashid and crossing the city, the route touches classic UAE Tour locations such as Ras al Khor, Meydan Racecourse, Umm Suqeim and Dubai Sports City before reaching the base of Palm Jumeirah, and the arrival into Dubai Harbour. The entire route runs along very wide, straight and well-paved roads which are interspersed with large roundabouts.
Last kms
The stage culminates on a wide avenue, with the sprint to the finish line taking place on asphalt.

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THE OFFICIAL JERSEYS
The official race jerseys are provided by Italian brand Alé.
Red Jersey
General Classification: Worn daily, starting from Stage 2, by the leader of the General Classification by time.
Sponsor: Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Academy
Design: Features a floral motif that shows elegance, femininity and sinuosity, representing Fatima Bint Mubarak, the mother of the nation.

Green Jersey
Points Classification: Worn daily, starting from Stage 2, by the fastest sprinter, who has obtained the best positions in each stage and intermediate sprint.
Sponsor: Bike Abu Dhabi
Design: Features a silhouette of the famous Mount Everest, celebrating Nayla Al Baloushi, the first Emirati woman to scale that iconic mountain.

White Jersey
Young Rider Classification: Worn daily, starting from Stage 2, by the best young rider (U25) in the General Classification by time.
Sponsor: Abu Dhabi 360
Design: Features vector lines that symbolise speed and dynamism, and represents Sheikha Mozah Al Maktoum, the first female commercial pilot captain.

Black Jersey
Intermediate Sprint Classification: Worn daily, starting from Stage 2, by the rider who has amassed the most intermediate sprint points.
Sponsor: Experience Abu Dhabi
Design: Features a pattern that represents space, honouring Nora Al Matrooshi, the first female Arabi and Emirati astronaut.
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PRESS CONFERENCE
The post-stage press conference will be live-streamed on the UAE Tour Women’s YouTube channel.

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