Al Ain Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium > Jebel Hafeet 176km Jebel Hafeet awaits the bunch, but the GC riders have got to get there first.

Córdoba > Alhaurín de la Torre 195km Kristoff got his win today, but Ben Turner pushed him all the way. Can the Norwegian land win number 98 in this stage?

Albufeira > Faro 175km A day which will interest the breakaway riders, but it could end in another sprint. As the fast men didn’t get to have a go in the opening stage, they’ll be greedy and want a second chance of taking a win. The start isn’t easy, the break will sense a chance.

Abu Dhabi Cycling Club > Abu Dhabi Breakwater 167km Well then, I didn’t expect Pogačar to do that! He might have been bored, but I remember in previous editions riders saying that they actually lose shape throughout the race, as it’s so easy. Maybe, and this is a big maybe, Pogačar wanted to get more of an effort into his legs. One thing is for sure, a lot of the peloton weren’t happy. You might think this is just grumpy old men, but I would urge caution, a cycling season is very long and it’s not wise to piss everyone...

Arjona > Pozoblanco 163km After a couple of crazy GC days, things should be a lot more relaxed in this stage. This is one for the sprinters, not that there’s many here.

Vila Real Santo António > Tavira 184km UAE stole the show today, Jan Christen really is a special talent. Almeida took important time on the GC contenders, he’s got a great chance of taking home the title, but more about that on Sunday. Stage 3 will be a sprint finish, as long as the riders go the right way.

American University Dubai > Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University 161km Jonathan Milan made it two from two, can he complete the hattrick? 

Alcaudete > Torredelcampo 134km Van Gils was incredibly strong today, beating the UAE boys wasn’t meant to be easy, but he made it look that way. The second stage is another GC day, let’s see how UAE try to beat him. Just 134km in length, this is going to be an explosive day.

Lagoa > Alto da Fóia 178km What a fucking shambles, “professional” cycling never ceases to amaze me. Hopefully we can get through this stage without a fuck up.

Fujairah Qidfa Beach > Umm al Quwain 180km The first of three sprint stages over in the UAE Tour. Olav Kooij won this stage last year and Dylan Groenewegen in 2023, all eyes will be on Jonathan Milan to see if he can take his second stage of the week.