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2022 UAE Tour
The 2022 UAE Tour was a road bicycle racing, road cycling cycling stage race, stage race that took place between 20 and 26 February 2022 in the United Arab Emirates. It was the fourth edition of the UAE Tour and the opening race of the 2022 UCI World Tour. Teams All but one of the 18 UCI WorldTeams, and three UCI Professional Continental, UCI ProTeams, make up the 20 teams that are participating in the race. , the only UCI WorldTeam to not be participating in the race, declined their invitation, citing a full schedule. and received automatic invitations as the best performing UCI ProTeams in the 2021 season, but only the former accepted their invitation. The other two UCI ProTeams, and , were selected by RCS Sport, the race organisers. With many teams experiencing positive COVID-19 test results and having to withdraw riders and staff from competition, only 10 teams were able to enter a full squad of seven riders, with a further seven teams entering six riders each. and we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 UCI World Tour
The 2022 UCI World Tour was a series of races that included thirty-one road bicycle racing, road cycling events throughout the 2022 in men's road cycling, 2022 cycling season. The tour started with the 2022 UAE Tour, UAE Tour on 20 February, and concluded with the 2022 Il Lombardia, Il Lombardia on 8 October. Events The 2022 calendar was announced in the autumn of 2021. Cancelled events Due to COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19-related logistical concerns raised by teams regarding travel to Australia (including strict quarantine requirements), the Tour Down Under (18–23 January) and the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (30 January) were cancelled. On 8 June 2022, the Benelux Tour (29 August – 4 September) was cancelled due to a pressurised calendar. On 17 June 2022, the Tour of Guangxi (13–18 October) was also cancelled due to travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Teams The eighteen UCI WorldTeam, WorldTeams were automatically invited to compete in events, wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outside (magazine)
''Outside'' is a magazine focused on the outdoors. The first issue of the ''Outside'' magazine was published in September 1977. It is published by Outside Inc., a company that also owns various other ventures. History ''Outside'' founders were Jann Wenner (the first editor in chief), William Randolph Hearst III (its first managing editor), and Jack Ford (an assistant to founding publisher Donald Welsh and a son of former U.S. President Gerald Ford Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. (born Leslie Lynch King Jr.; July 14, 1913December 26, 2006) was the 38th president of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977. A member of the Republican Party (United States), Republican Party, Ford assumed the p ...). Wenner sold ''Outside'' to Lawrence J. Burke two years later. Burke merged it into his magazine ''Mariah'' (founded in 1976) and after a period of using the name ''Mariah/Outside'' kept the ''Outside'' name for the merged magazine. In 2021, Burke sold ''Outside'' to Pocket Outdoor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Zorah
Al Zorah () is a coastal suburb of Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE), situated on the northern border of Ajman and Sharjah, between Ajman and Hamriyah. It is the location of the Al Zorah mixed use luxury development, which comprises housing and leisure developments, including the Al Zorah Golf Club, the Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah, and the Lux Al Zorah (slated to open 2021). It is also the site of Al Zorah Nature reserve, which is home to some 60 species of bird including pink flamingo, egret and heron. History Originally an uninhabited sandy island surrounded by mangrove swamps, Al Zorah was disputed when, in 1866, Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi of Sharjah, supported by Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi II of Ajman and with the financial assistance of the Wahhabi agent, Turki bin Ahmed Al Sudairi, erected a fort there. As the development 'threatened the peace of the coast' according to the British, it was bombarded by the British ship HMS ''Highflyer''. In 1895, Sheikh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajman
Ajman ( '; Gulf Arabic: عيمان ''ʿYmān'') is the capital of the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. It is the List of cities in the United Arab Emirates, fifth-largest city in UAE after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al Ain. Located along the Persian Gulf, it is engulfed by the larger emirate of Sharjah in territory. Etymology The word Ajman comes from Arabic (ʕajmān), related to عَجَم (ʕajam, “foreigner”), because the area was at one time inhabited by Persians. History Al Bu Kharaiban Al Nuaimi, Nuaimi rule in Ajman started in 1816, when Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and fifty of his followers took the coastal settlement of Ajman from members of the Al Bu Shamis Nuaimi tribe in a short conflict. It wasn't until 1816 or 1817, however, that the Ajman fort finally fell to Rashid's followers and his rule was endorsed by the powerful Sheikh of neighbouring Emirate of Sharjah, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Sheikh Sultan b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stage 3
Stage, stages, or staging may refer to: Arts and media Acting * Stage (theatre), a space for the performance of theatrical productions * Theatre, a branch of the performing arts, often referred to as "the stage" * ''The Stage'', a weekly British theatre newspaper * Stages Repertory Theatre, a theatre company in Houston, Texas Music Performers * Stage, an American band featuring Ryan Star Albums * ''Stage'' (David Bowie album), 1978 * ''Stage'' (Great White album), 1995 * ''Stage'' (Keller Williams album), 2004 * ''Stage'', by Mónica Naranjo, 2009 * ''The Stage'' (album), by Avenged Sevenfold, or the title song (see below), 2016 * ''Stages'' (Cassadee Pope album), 2019 * ''Stages'' (Elaine Paige album), 1983 * ''Stages'' (Eric Clapton album), 1993 * ''Stages'' (Jimi Hendrix album), 1991 * ''Stages'' (Josh Groban album), 2015 * ''Stages'' (Melanie C album), 2012 * ''Stages'' (Triumph album), 1985 * ''Stages'' (Vedera album), 2009 * '' Stages: The Lost Album'', b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Cavendish
Sir Mark Simon Cavendish (born 21 May 1985) is a Manx people, Manx retired professional cyclist. As a Track cycling, track cyclist he specialised in the Madison (cycling), madison, points race, and scratch race disciplines; as a road racer he was a sprinter (cycling), sprinter. He is widely considered one of the greatest road sprinters of all time, and in 2021 was called "the greatest sprinter in the history of Tour de France, the Tour and of cycling" by Christian Prudhomme, director of the Tour de France. In his first years as an elite track rider, Cavendish won gold in the madison at the 2005 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, 2005 and 2008 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, 2008 UCI Track Cycling World Championships riding for Great Britain, with Rob Hayles and Bradley Wiggins respectively, and in the scratch race at the 2006 Commonwealth Games riding for Isle of Man. After failing to win a medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics he did not compete on track again until 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's List of cities in the United Arab Emirates, second-most populous city, after Dubai. The city is situated on a T-shaped island, extending into the Persian Gulf from the central-western coast of the UAE. Abu Dhabi is located on an island in the Persian Gulf, off the Central West Coast. Most of the city and the Emirate reside on the mainland connected to the rest of the country. , Abu Dhabi's urban area had an estimated population of 2.5 million, out of 3.8 million in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is headquartered in the city, and was the Sovereign wealth fund#Largest sovereign wealth funds, world's 3rd largest sovereign wealth fund in 2022. Abu Dhabi itself has over a trillion US dollars worth of assets under management in a combination of various List of coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stage 2
''Stage 2'' was a UK television anthology series produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Thirteen episodes aired on BBC2 under ''Stage 2'' billing from 1971–73. They were all productions of classic plays shown previously or subsequently on BBC1 under ''Play of the Month''. Only ''Mrs. Warren's Profession'' is currently available on DVD. Productions Sourced according to the BBC Genome Project archive of ''Radio Times'' magazines, with archival status from TV Brain. See also Other BBC drama anthology series include * ''Play of the Month'' * ''Theatre 625'' * '' Second City Firsts'' * ''BBC2 Playhouse'' * ''Screen Two'' * ''Thirty-Minute Theatre ''Thirty-Minute Theatre'' was a British anthology drama series of short plays shown on BBC Television between 1965 and 1973, which was used in part at least as a training ground for new writers, on account of its short running length, and which ...'' * '' Thursday Theatre'' References External links * 1971 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madinat Zayed
''Madīnat Zāyid'' () is the largest city and the administrative centre of Al Dhafra, the westernmost and largest region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The township was established in 1968 by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE. In the census of 2005, the city had 29,095 inhabitants. Location Madinat Zayed is situated southwest of the capital city of Abu Dhabi, and from the coast. The principal road is E45, which connects the town with the E11 in the north and the Liwa Oasis in the south. Another main road leads to Ghayathi. Sports Madinat Zayed is home to Al Dhafra FC, a team that once competed in the UAE top division football league, the UAE Pro League, and Al Dhafra futsal club. See also * Al Ain, administrative centre of the Eastern Region * Ghuwaifat Ghuwaifat () is a small town in the far Al Gharbia, Abu Dhabi, west of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The place forms a border crossing to Saudi Arabia on the transit road ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stage 1
Stage, stages, or staging may refer to: Arts and media Acting * Stage (theatre), a space for the performance of theatrical productions * Theatre, a branch of the performing arts, often referred to as "the stage" * ''The Stage'', a weekly British theatre newspaper * Stages Repertory Theatre, a theatre company in Houston, Texas Music Performers * Stage, an American band featuring Ryan Star Albums * ''Stage'' (David Bowie album), 1978 * ''Stage'' (Great White album), 1995 * ''Stage'' (Keller Williams album), 2004 * ''Stage'', by Mónica Naranjo, 2009 * ''The Stage'' (album), by Avenged Sevenfold, or the title song (see below), 2016 * ''Stages'' (Cassadee Pope album), 2019 * ''Stages'' (Elaine Paige album), 1983 * ''Stages'' (Eric Clapton album), 1993 * ''Stages'' (Jimi Hendrix album), 1991 * ''Stages'' (Josh Groban album), 2015 * ''Stages'' (Melanie C album), 2012 * ''Stages'' (Triumph album), 1985 * ''Stages'' (Vedera album), 2009 * '' Stages: The Lost Album'', b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rouleur (magazine)
''Rouleur'' is a British cycling Cycling, also known as bicycling or biking, is the activity of riding a bicycle or other types of pedal-driven human-powered vehicles such as balance bikes, unicycles, tricycles, and quadricycles. Cycling is practised around the world fo ... magazine founded by Guy Andrews and first published in 2005 by sportswear brand Rapha and later as a part of Gruppo Media Ltd. In November 2015 the magazine hosted its first live event, called 'Rouleur Classic'. The event is held annually in November and changed its name to 'Rouleur Live' in 2021. The event is focused around cycling culture and showcases the biggest brands in the sport as well as guest speakers from the cycling world. Content The magazine is edited by Edward Pickering with Richard Windsor as digital editor. Art direction is by Enric Adell. Staff writer is Rachel Jary. Contributors vary but have included; Matt Seaton, Morten Okbo, Ned Boulting, Paul Fournel and Jorgen Leth a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
