Froome, Yates, Pogacar, Bennett, Van der Poel confirmed for UAE Tour

Adam Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) is crowned the overall winner at the shortened 2020 UAE Tour
Adam Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) was crowned the overall winner at the shortened 2020 UAE Tour (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

The UAE Tour marks the start of the 2021 WorldTour, with the week-long Middle Eastern stage race attracting some of the biggest names in the peloton. 

Tadej Pogačar and new signing Masrc Hirschi lead UAE Team Emirates in their home race, while 2020 winner Adam Yates makes his debut at Ineos Grenadiers alongside world time trial champion Filippo Ganna

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