UAE Team ADQ, which yesterday unveiled a special jersey inspired by the Desert Rose, is set to participate in its home race, the UAE Tour Women, scheduled from Thursday, February 6, to Sunday, February 9, 2025, in the United Arab Emirates.
The six riders selected for this occasion represent a blend of seasoned riders and emerging talents, forming a well-balanced and cohesive team capable of excelling in both the sprint stages and climb third stage, featuring the traditional uphill finish at Jebel Hafeet.
This event presents a unique opportunity for UAE Team ADQ to compete on home soil, close to their main sponsors, and to experience the enthusiastic support of the local community.
Here are all the details.
UAE Tour Women (2.WWT)
4 stage race – United Arab Emirates
LINE UP: Elisa Longo Borghini, Silvia Persico, Karlijn Swinkels, Sofie Van Rooijen, Elynor Backstedt, Lara Gillespie.
Sports Directors: Alejandro Gonzalez-Tablas and Cherie Pridham.
THE STAGES:
Stage 1 | 06/02/2025 | Dubai Stage
Dubai Police Officer’s Club – Dubai Harbour | Sprint stage (149 km)
Start: 12:45 – Finish: 16:30 (UAE Time)
Live on discovery+/Eurosport
Stage 2 | 07/02/2025 | Al Mirfa Stage
Al Dhafra Fort – Al Mirfa | Sprint stage (111 km)
Start: 13:50 – Finish: 16:30 (UAE Time)
Live on discovery+/Eurosport
Stage 3 | 08/02/2025 | Al Ain Stage
Al Ain Qasr al Muwaiji – Jebel Hafeet | Climb stage (152 km)
Start: 12:10 – Finish: 16:30 (UAE Time)
Live on discovery+/Eurosport
Stage 4 | 09/02/2025 | Abu Dhabi Stage
Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Academy – Abu Dhabi Breakwater | Sprint stage (128 km)
Start: 13:25 – Finish: 16:30 (UAE Time)
Live on discovery+/Eurosport
More info: https://theuaetourwomen.com/