AlUla Tour: New Name for The Saudi Tour
The Saudi Tour to Change Its Name in 2024 and Become the AlUla Tour
The Saudi Tour will change its name in 2024 to become the AlUla Tour. This change coincides with the fourth edition of the race since its return to the international calendar in 2020. The decision to rebrand the race is seen as a way to strengthen its ties to the historical and geological site of AlUla, which is located in northwestern Saudi Arabia.
The AlUla Tour will take place from January 30 to February 3, 2024, and will feature five challenging stages. The race is expected to attract top cyclists and teams from around the world, and it will be part of the UCI Asia Tour.
Organizers of the AlUla Tour are confident that the new name will help to promote the race and its unique setting. They believe that the race has the potential to become one of the premier cycling events in Asia.
- The Saudi Tour will change its name to the AlUla Tour in 2024.
- The race will take place from January 30 to February 3, 2024.
- The AlUla Tour will feature five challenging stages.
- The race is expected to attract top cyclists and teams from around the world.
- Organizers are confident that the new name will help to promote the race.
The Saudi Tour’s History
The Saudi Tour is a professional cycling stage race held annually in Saudi Arabia. It was first held in 2018 and is currently part of the UCI Asia Tour. The race is typically held in February and consists of five stages, with a total distance of around 800 kilometers.
Origins and Early Years (2018–2019)
The Saudi Tour was founded in 2018 as part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote cycling and attract international sporting events. The first edition of the race was held from January 25 to February 3, 2018, and featured five stages with a total distance of 730 kilometers. The race was won by Spaniard Eduard Prades Rovira of Team Euskadi Murias.
The second edition of the Saudi Tour was held from February 5 to 9, 2019, and featured five stages with a total distance of 790 kilometers. The race was won by Dutchman Nairo Quintana of Movistar Team.
Return After Hiatus and Rebranding (2020-present)
The Saudi Tour was not held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The race returned in 2021, held from January 21 to 26, 2021, and featured five stages with a total distance of 800 kilometers. The race was won by Russian Artem Ovechkin of Team Gazprom-RusVelo.
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