UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Title Defence at the CRO Race
Middle East
UAE Team Emirates-XRG has announced its seven-man lineup to defend their title at the upcoming CRO Race, which takes place from September 22 to 27 in Croatia.
Tim Wellens will lead the team as they aim to win the overall championship for a third consecutive year. The Belgian rider, who recently won the Tour of Britain, expressed his ambition:
"This will be my second participation at the CRO Race... We know we have expectations to perform as defending champions. My overall shape is very good, and I would like to try and go for the general classification."
The team's lineup includes:
- Tim Wellens (Bel) - General Classification leader
- Sebastián Molano (Col) - Sprint specialist
- Luca Giaimi
- Julius Johansen
- Domen Novak
- Rui Oliveira
- Nils Politt
The 11th edition of the CRO Race covers approximately 1000km, with stage finishes in Seget, Novalja, Labin, Rijeka, and Sv. Nedelja. The race begins on Tuesday, September 22, with an undulating route from Split to Seget, featuring two category two climbs, including a steep climb where Brandon McNulty won the overall title in 2024.