Experience Tour de France legend in Dubai

Experience the only cycling event in Dubai that lets you feel like a Tour de France champion! Race alongside former Tour de France champions on a course designed by Tour de France experts, with top-level safety and full race support from the entire organizing team. Enjoy professional timing and competitions not only for the overall rankings. Experience the thrill of King of the Mountain and Sprint challenges, the unique atmosphere and passion of the Tour de France, and an expo for every cycling fan showcasing the history of the Tour. Immerse yourself in a rich cycling festival featuring workshops, demonstrations, and a taste of French culture, cuisine, and history, all while embarking on an unforgettable adventure.

Time and date of the event:

• SKODA KIDS RACE - 300m - 1.8km, 24.01.2026, 9:00 AM
• SKODA FAMILY RIDE - 20 km, 24.01.2026, 10:00 AM
• THE RACE also called EPIC RACE - 112 km, 25.01.2026, 7:00 AM
• THE RIDE also called CLASSIC RACE- 67 km, 25.01.2026, 7:00 AM

POINTS OF INTREST :
EXPO VILLAGE : LINK
START AREA LOCATION : LINK
FINISH AREA LOCATION : LINK

The starter pack and entry fee include:

• set of starting numbers, which are the property of the organizer, until the end of the race
• Škoda We Love Cycling Bottle
• "Road book" with basic information about the race
• Starting bag L‘Etape Dubai by Tour de France
• Finisher T-shirt of L‘Etape Dubai by Tour de France (for RIDE/RACE participants)
• unique medal L‘Etape Dubai by Tour de France
• Information about finish time
• online diploma with possibility of downloading from the event website and printing it
• photo-service via sportograf.com
• mechanical support by official vehicles in pelotone
• medical assistance on the track and at the finish line
• refreshing and refreshment stations on the track
• refreshment before the start
• refreshment at the finish line
• dressing rooms, depository, transfer of your personal belongings from the start to the finish
• other benefits of the event will be specified later

L’ETAPE DUBAI BY TOUR DE FRANCE 2026

EVENT PROGRAM

Thursday, January 1^st 2026

New Year social ride in Meydan (Nad Al Sheba Cycle track ) powered by L’Etape Dubai

Sunday, January 11^th 2026

Wolfies social ride in Meydan (Nad Al Sheba Cycle track ) powered by L’Etape Dubai

Tuesday, January 13^th 2026

NARC social ride in Meydan (Nad Al Sheba Cycle track ) powered by L’Etape Dubai

Sunday, January 18^th 2026

L’Etape Dubai social ride in Meydan (Nad Al Sheba Cycle track ) – one week to GO

Friday, January 23^rd 2026

3:00 PM Ceremonial opening of L’Etape Village with Peter Sagan - Media briefing with Peter Sagan

3:00 PM Registration and presentation of participants and activities at L’Etape Village in EXPO Village Park

• EXPO activities at L’Etape Village – presentations by event partners and exhibitors, F/B zone
• Opening of the Tour de France Museum
• Exhibition of legendary cycling jerseys from the history of the Tour de France
• Presentation of the official LEtape Dubai by Tour de France director's car (ŠKODA)

7:00 PM Closure of L’Etape Village

7:30 PM Gala evening - opening ceremony and reception for invited guests and VIPs

“Tomorrow again by Charlie” in Dubai Harbour (special VIPs)

VIP activities with Tour de France legends, special cycling guests and partners

Saturday, January 24^th, 2026 - EXPO Village Park

8:00 AM Registration and presentation of participants and activities at L’Etape Village EXPO Village Park

• EXPO activities at L’Etape Village – presentations by event partners and exhibitors, F/B zone
• Opening of the Tour de France Museum
• Exhibition of legendary cycling jerseys from the history of the Tour de France
• Presentation of original Tour de France Race Director’s car
• Škoda Fun Zone with exciting adults and kids activities, competitions & prizes to be won
• Škoda Test Drive Zone

09:00 AM SKODA KIDS RACE – races for young champions - EXPO Village

Award ceremony for “Kids riders”

10:00 AM SKODA FAMILY RIDE (20 km) – non-competitive family cycling ride - EXPO Village

Lucky draw from all “Family riders”

4:00 PM Cycling workshop on proper bike preparation for races

4:15 PM Introduction of the teams participating in L’Etape Dubai - on the main stage (Group photo of teams and individuals)

4:45 PM Cycling coaches last recommendations and advises - on the main stage

5:00 PM Race briefing - on the main stage

5:30 PM Presentation of cycling legends and event ambassadors included Peter Sagan

– Introduction of the elite participants of the event

- Announcement of male and female winner of the Škoda Tour de France Legends challenge

7:00 PM Closure of L’Etape Village

Sunday, January 25^th, 2026

5:30 AM Pre-race breakfast at D3 - Dubai Design District (start zone)

6:15 AM Short pre-race briefing

6:15 AM Opening of the starting area on the main road

6:30 AM Official speeches by special guests

6:40 AM Music warm-up

6:45 AM Start of the 2nd edition of L’ETAPE DUBAI by Tour de France

8:00 AM Activities at L’ETAPE VILLAGE – EXPO Village Park (finish zone)

8:15 AM Expected finish of the first male CLASSIC RACE (67km) at the finish line – EXPO Village Park

8:25 AM Expected finish of the first female CLASSIC RACE (67km) at the finish line – EXPO Village Park

9:15 AM Expected finish of the first male EPIC RACE (112km) at the finish line – EXPO Village Park

9:25 AM Expected finish of the first female EPIC RACE (112km) at the finish line – EXPO Village Park

10:40 AM Last Riders arrival

11:00 AM Award ceremony – on the main stage - EXPO Village Park

• General classification (Classic Race + Epic Race) + Jersey ceremony + AGE categories ceremony
• UAE classification (Classic Race + Epic Race)

1:00 PM End of the event - EXPO Village

Ready to win a once-in-a-lifetime Tour de France experience?

Step up to the Škoda Tour de France Legends Cycling Challenge and test your power in 1 min sprint challenge on static bikes against Tour de France legends Peter Sagan and Zdeněk Štybar.

Škoda Tour de France Legends Challenge

Saturday 24. 1. 2026 15:00 – 17:00

L’Etape village @ Expocity Dubai

Beat the legends’ time and aim for the top — the fastest male and fastest female riders will win an exclusive 3-day VIP Škoda Hospitality Experience at the Tour de France, with flights and accommodation included, courtesy of Škoda.

This unforgettable experience offers the winners not only have the privilege of driving in the pre-race car, and fly over the Tour de France peloton in helicopter, but also actively engage and cycle with former Tour de France legends!

Winners announcement:

Saturday 24. 1. 2026 17:30

One challenge. Two winners. An unforgettable Tour de France experience.