UAE TOUR PREVIEW: The Showdown (Remco vs. Del Toro + Milan vs. Welsford)

February 16, 2026

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In today’s episode, Tom and Jet preview the Men’s UAE Tour where Remco Evenepoel and Del Toro go head to head and the sprinters’ world champs that may be a two horse race. The boys unpack the favourites, the smokies and discuss Jayco’s pass mark for this year’s race.

 

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