United Arab Emirates • Stage Race
The Tour of Sharjah plunges riders into a captivating blend of tradition and modernity, where the unforgiving desert meets the gleaming cityscapes. Competitors must navigate a course designed to test their mettle with challenging climbs, rapid descents, and flat-out sprints, all set against a backdrop of rich Emirati heritage and breathtaking natural beauty.
Total Editions
1
Latest Winner
TBD
First Edition
2025
Total Distance
525 km
The Tour of Sharjah is characterized by its diverse landscapes, transitioning from futuristic cityscapes to the pristine beauty of the desert. The course features a harmonious mix of challenging climbs, fast descents, and straight stretches, with undulating terrain designed to test the mettle of seasoned riders. It combines sporting excellence with cultural richness, as cyclists race past gleaming skyscrapers and traditional markets.
First edition of the race, then known as the Sharjah International Cycling Tour. 2014-
The race was known as Sharjah Tour. 2016-
Classified by the UCI as 2.1. 2019-
The race experienced a three-year hiatus. 2022-Present: Revived and renamed Tour of Sharjah, classified as a UCI 2.2 Men elite event on the Asian Tour.