Welcome to the ultimate 2025 guide to UAE Team Emirates (UCI code: XRG). Whether you’re tracking Grand Tours like the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, or La Vuelta or just geeking out on bike gear; this is your HQ.
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Team Overview 2025
UAE Team Emirates is rolling into 2025 with a stacked squad. GC king Tadej Pogačar 👑 is leading the charge again, backed by a deep crew of all-rounders, climbers, and young talent. Isaac Del Toro ⚪ already made headlines with his stunning Giro d’Italia 2nd place, and he’s only 20.
They’re gunning for stage wins, podiums, and jerseys in all terrains and doing it in serious style on their Colnago dream machines.
🔧 Bikes & Equipment for 2025
Here’s what UAE Team Emirates is riding this season:
- Colnago Y1RS (aero stages)
- Colnago V5RS (mountain stages)
- Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 with Carbon-Ti chainrings
- ENVE SES 4.5 Pro wheels
- Continental Archetype 30 mm and Grand Prix 5000 TT tires
- Fizik saddles
- Shimano pedals
- Wahoo power meter and computer
- Pissei UAE 2025 Team Edition jersey kit
- MET Trenta 3K Carbon helmets
Expect to see this setup dominating from spring classics to the Alps.
🏆 Riders to Watch in 2025
- 🇸🇮 Tadej Pogačar 👑 – GC top dog. Monuments and Grand Tours? All on his radar.
- 🇲🇽 Isaac Del Toro . Finished 2nd at Giro 2025. Only 20. Sky’s the limit.
- 🇪🇸 Juan Ayuso – Left the Giro on stage 18 but still a massive talent.
- 🇵🇹 João Almeida – Can climb, time trial, and lead. Super versatile. Winner of Tour de Suisse 2025
- 🇬🇧 Adam Yates – Rock-solid in the mountains.
- 🇫🇷 Pavel Sivakov – Brings power and consistency in the hills.
Full UAE Team Emirates Roster for 2025
- 🇸🇮 Tadej Pogačar 👑
- 🇵🇹 João Almeida
- 🇪🇸 Igor Arrieta
- 🇪🇸 Juan Ayuso
- 🇮🇹 Filippo Baroncini
- 🇩🇰 Mikkel Bjerg
- 🇨🇭 Jan Christen
- 🇮🇹 Alessandro Covi
- 🇲🇽 Isaac Del Toro
- 🇦🇹 Felix Großschartner
- 🇧🇪 Rune Herregodts
- 🇩🇰 Julius Johansen
- 🇳🇴 Vegard Stake Laengen
- 🇵🇱 Rafał Majka
- 🇺🇸 Brandon McNulty
- 🇨🇴 Juan Sebastián Molano
- 🇵🇹 António Morgado
- 🇪🇨 Jhonatan Narváez
- 🇸🇮 Domen Novak
- 🇵🇹 Ivo Oliveira
- 🇵🇹 Rui Oliveira
- 🇩🇪 Nils Politt
- 🇫🇷 Pavel Sivakov
- 🇪🇸 Marc Soler
- 🇪🇸 Pablo Torres
- 🇧🇪 Florian Vermeersch
- 🇦🇺 Jay Vine
- 🇧🇪 Tim Wellens
- 🇬🇧 Adam Yates
Want more?
- TDF 2025 Full Startlist Guide
- Colnago Y1RS Tech Overview
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