The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Tour will again feature some of the biggest names in the men's professional peloton with the likes of Mark Cavendish, Greg Van Avermaet and Vincenzo Nibali.
In 2016, the race opens with two stages suited for the sprinters with finishes in Madinat Zayet and Abu Dhabi.The stage 3 summit finish on Jebel Hafeet remains the queen stage of the race which has little change from the 2015 edition won by Esteban Chaves (Orica-BikeExchange). The race again concludes on the Yas Marina Circuit.
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Abu Dhabi Tour20 October 2016 - 23 October 2016 | Abu Dhabi | 2.HC
Latest Content on the Race
Cavendish confident he is still the best sprinter in the world
Manxman believes sprinters should earn more WorldTour ranking points
Viviani sportingly accepts defeat by Cavendish at the Abu Dhabi Tour
'Unfortunately Cavendish is back as the best sprinter in the world'
Latham enjoys his friendly clash with Cavendish at the Abu Dhabi Tour
Young Wiggins rider finishes fifth on stage one
Keukeleire explains Orica-Bike Exchange day out front at the Abu Dhabi Tour
"We could have made it to the finish," says Belgian
Cavendish shrugs off defeat in opening Abu Dhabi sprint
Manxman calls on other teams to share the work chasing breaks
Cancellara: I already feel like an ex-rider
Spartacus talks to Cyclingnews before retiring at the Japan Cup Criterium
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On-board highlights of Abu Dhabi Tour stage 3 - video
Kangert takes stage victory and GC lead -
Kangert enjoys his big day out at the Abu Dhabi Tour
Estonian grateful for leadership role at Astana and help from Nibali -
Roche goes deep to finish second at the Abu Dhabi Tour
Irishman satisfied with his final effort for Team Sky
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Contador and Nibali impress at the Abu Dhabi Tour
Grand Tour champions lack of form but finish strong -
Abu Dhabi Tour stage 3 highlights - Video
Watch Tanel Kangert conquer the Jebel Hafeet -
Roche ready to fight for overall victory at the Abu Dhabi Tour
'For sure I'll commit but so will some others,' say Irishman in last race for Team Sky
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Cavendish confident he is still the best sprinter in the world
Manxman believes sprinters should earn more WorldTour ranking points -
Viviani sportingly accepts defeat by Cavendish at the Abu Dhabi Tour
'Unfortunately Cavendish is back as the best sprinter in the world' -
Abu Dhabi Tour stage 2 highlights - Video
Watch Cavendish's winning sprint
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2016 Abu Dhabi Tour Start List
Starters as of October 19, 2016
