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Cycling Results · Stage Analysis · Édition 2026
Cycling Results · Stage Analysis · Édition 2026
§ S1 · FLAT · 138 km
Stage 1: Sprint Stage
UAE Tour 2026
Isaac del Toro took the canonical Liwa Palace uphill finish in a UAE 1-2-3 — well, 1-and-then-Decathlon-and-Bahrain — to open the race in the leader's jersey. 144 km, wind-shortened from the planned route, decided on the closing uphill drag.
§ 01 · The stage
Del Toro at Liwa
144 km from Madinat Zayed Majlis to Liwa Palace, wind-shortened, draggy uphill finish. Del Toro launched the decisive attack inside the closing kilometre; Bol couldn't match the kick, Tiberi held for third for Bahrain Victorious — a strong stage and GC opener for the team's protected climber.
§ 02 · GC impact
Del Toro into the leader's jersey
Time bonuses (10-6-4) for the top three at Liwa established the early GC; Del Toro in the jersey.
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UAE Tour — every stage we've published
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S1Stage 1: Sprint StageYOU ARE HERE
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S2Stage 2: Individual Time Trial
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S3Stage 3: Jebel Jais
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S4Stage 4: Sprint Stage
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S5Stage 5: Sprint Stage
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S6Stage 6: Sprint Stage
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S7Stage 7: Jebel Hafeet
§ Y · Sources
Where this stage analysis comes from
- 🇬🇧 Cyclingnews — UAE Tour Stage 1 — Del Toro at Liwa Palace