The Ster ZLM Toer is the fifth name in the race's history (previously known as the Ster Elekrotoer, Ster der Beloften, Teleflex Tour and Rondom Schijndel) however this 2011 may just be the best yet, with a classy line up being dubbed as the stage race's best ever.
A record nine ProTour teams competing for the yellow jersey where a fierce battle is set to ensue over the notorious hills in Limburg and Wallonia where classification favourites Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto), Sebastiaan Langeveld (Rabobank) and Niki Terpstra (Quick Step) are set to excel. Meantime, last year's winner Australia's Adam Hansen (Omega Pharma-Lotto) will not defend his title, instead racing at the Tour de Suisse.
The battle in the Ster ZLM Toer will again be fought on all fronts with something for time triallists, sprinters, climbers and classic-style riders.
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Luke Durbridge's Scott Addict RC
Ahead of Opening Weekend, we take a look at the Mitchelton-Scott rider's disc-brake-equipped race bike -
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Chris Froome, Adam Yates, and the emu war – UAE Tour Podcast
We also hear from Sam Bennett, look ahead to stage 3, and it's competition time -
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Ewan leads UAE Tour after two stages
Australian beats Sam Bennett and Arnaud Démare to the top of Hatta Dam -
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2020 UAE Tour stage 2 highlights - Video
Watch Caleb Ewan climb to victory at Hatta Dam
