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4th UAE International Emirates Post Tour - 2.5

United Arab Emirates, February 18-24, 2004

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The Stages

• Prologue - February 18: Dubai ITT, 7(?) km
• Stage 1 - February 19: Dubai - Dubai, 120 km
• Stage 2 - February 20: Sharjah - Al Dhaid - Ras Al Khaimah, 124 km
• Stage 3 - February 21: Ras Al Khaimah - Dibba - Khor Fakkan (Oceanic Hotel), 151 km
• Stage 4 - February 22: Khor Fakkan (Oceanic Hotel), - Fujairah (Hatta Fort Hotel), 93 km
• Stage 5 - February 23: Fujairah (Hatta Fort Hotel) - Dubai, 145 km
• Stage 6 - February 24: Dubai - Dubai, 90 km

4th Tour d'Emirates

After a six year hiatus, the fourth edition of the UAE International Emirates Post Tour will go ahead as planned between February 18-24. The race, which has been given 2.5 status on the UCI calendar, will be run over seven stages (including a prologue) and 730 kilometres. The race kicks off with a seven kilometre prologue time trial in Bani Yas Street in Dubai, one of the major cities in the United Arab Emirates.

A total of 17 six rider teams are expected to take part, including representations from Wales, Iran, Uzbekistan, Germany, New Zealand, Algeria, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Syria, Turkey and the UAE based Al Nasr Club. Wales will be sending its top rider Julian Winn, who is considered a favourite for the race.

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