The BMC Racing Team has announced its roster for the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi Tour, its final stage race of the 2015 season.

The four-day race in the United Arab Emirates begins Thursday. The BMC Racing Team will be recognized for its victory in the world team time trial at the first UCI Cycling Gala on Sunday.

The team will be led by Philippe Gilbert who will be supported by classics riders Manuel Quinziato, Daniel Oss, Danilo Wyss and Marcus Burghardt and young climber Manuel Senni. With the stage likely to offer three bunch sprints and a summit finish, the team is likely to ride aggressiveli in an attempt to change the pre-race script.

Riders:
Marcus Burghardt (GER), Philippe Gilbert (BEL), Daniel Oss (ITA), Manuel Quinziato (ITA), Manuel Senni (ITA), Danilo Wyss (SUI).