The Dubai Tour has come to an end but the block of racing in the Middle East continues with the race that got it off the ground. While the Dubai race was mostly a star parade, the preparation for the cobbled classics kick off in earnest during the next 6 days when sprinters and one-day specialists battle it out in the crosswinds in the Qatari desert. Starting each day at 12.45 CET, you can follow the race on CyclingQuotes.com/live

Starting at 12.45 CET, you can follow the race here. You can read our preview of the race here and our preview of the final stage here.