The women’s four-day race will precede the men’s event – beginning on February 4th.
Twelve of the fifteen teams are UCI Women’s Teams, which is three more than last year.
Despite it’s lack of topography, the Qatari peninsular constantly challenges riders with extreme heat and consistently high winds – that have been known the decimate the peloton.
Ladies’ Tour of Qatar (2.1) February 4th – 7th
Teams
Australia
Team Australia
Orica – AIS
Belgium
Lotto Belisol Ladies
China
China Chongming – Giant Pro Cycling
France
Equipe de France
Great Britain
Wiggle Honda Pro Cycling
The Netherlands
Boels Dolmans Cycling Team
Rabo Liv Women Cycling Team
Team Argos – Shimano
Italy
Italian National Team
Astana Bepink
Alé Cipollini Galassia
Norway
Hitec Products
Russia
Rusvelo
United States
Specialized lululemon
Stages
Stage 1, Tuesday 4th February: Museum of Islamic Art – Mesaieed (97 km)
Stage 2, Wednesday 5th February: Al Zubara Fort – Madinat Al Shamal (112.5 km)
Stage 3, Thursday 6th February: Katara Cultural Village – Al Khor Corniche (93.5 km)
Stage 4, Friday 7th February: Sealine Beach Resort – Doha Corniche (85 km)
