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Good Morning from Stage 7 of the UAE Tour

Abdullah Al Rashidi – CEO of Tomouh Healthcare Company, a subsidiary of International Holding Company signals the start of the International Holding Company Stage (©UAETour) 

The final stage features 153km of riding from the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium to the summit of Jebel Hafeet, where the winner of the fifth edition will be crowned. 

Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi), 26 February 2023 – Good morning from the seventh and final stage of the 2023 UAE Tour, organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council – the one and only UCI WorldTour race in the Middle East. The International Holding Company Stage features 153km from the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain to the summit of Jebel Hafeet, where the winner of the fifth edition will be crowned.

The peloton, 133 riders strong, passed km 0 at 12.44. Bib numbers 15 – Paul Lapeira (AG2R Citroen Team) and 114 Ben Hermans (Israel – Premier Tech) were the only non-starters.

(©LaPresse) 

WEATHER
Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium (Start): Sunny 30°C. Wind: low to moderate – 15kmh, S.
Jebel Hafeet (circa 16.30): Sunny 29°C. Wind: moderate to strong – 11kmh, S.

(©LaPresse) 

THE ROUTE
Stage 7: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium – Jebel Hafeet (153 KM)

The classic mountain stage of the UAE Tour. In the first portion of the day features the traditional trip into the desert to the north of the city. The route then winds through Al Ain, where many symbolic landmarks such as Al Ain Zoo, Al Qattara and Al Hili are passed before the race returns to Green Mubazzarah. Here the final climb of Jebel Hafeet begins and this tough, 10km ramp will ultimately decide the race.

Last kms
The final climb winds through wide-ranging hairpin bends on a three-lane highway. Gradients are mainly around 8-9% with a peak of 11% coming 3km from the finish. There is a very short descent in the last kilometre before the final drag to the line.

(©Sprint Cycling Agency) 

THE OFFICIAL JERSEYS
The official race jerseys are provided by Italian brand Alé.

Red Jersey
General Classification – Sponsor: International Holding Company – Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)

Green Jersey
Points Classification – Sponsor: BeIT – Olav Kooij (Jumbo-Visma)

White Jersey
Young Rider Classification – Sponsor: Nakheel – Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step)

Black Jersey
Intermediate Sprint Classification – Sponsor: Experience Abu Dhabi – Edward Planckaert (Alpecin-Deceuninck)

As Remco Evenepoel will wear the Red Jersey on Stage 6, the White Jersey will be worn by Andreas Leknessund (Team DSM).

ON-BIKE FOOTAGE
Thanks to Velon’s onboard bike cameras at the UAE Tour, viewers get can transport themselves into the thick of the action. The complete list of riders carrying these cameras on today’s stage is available HERE. You can watch onboard footage from the Aldar Stage HERE.

To find out more about the UAE Tour, including details of the official race route, jerseys and sponsors, visit www.theuaetour.com

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