Medical reports & withdrawals UAE Tour 2026 update stage 6 - Van Wilder in uphill crash as Visma suffer more bad luck through Kelderman & Tulett
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Crashes, illness and withdrawals are an unavoidable part of any stage race, and the UAE Tour is no exception. From wind-affected finales and high-speed sprints to decisive time trials and mountain stages, the opening race of the WorldTour season often places riders under immediate physical stress.
This rolling medical report tracks all confirmed injuries, DNFs and withdrawals throughout the UAE Tour 2026, with daily updates following each stage. As incidents occur, teams release assessments, riders undergo medical checks, and race plans are reshaped in real time. Below, you will find the latest verified information on crashes, health concerns and rider status as the race unfolds.
Stage 1
A late crash at around 1km to go, saw sprint favourite Jonathan Milan hit the deck hard, although initial reports state the Italian has avoided any serious injury. Leadout expert Jarrad Drizners was also involved, among others.
Earlier in the day, Cole Kessler and Byron Munton of the Modern Adventure team both went down in a crash, although both finished the stage.
Stage 2
Nothing to note.
Stage 3
Nothing to note.
Stage 4
Robbe Ghys and Finlay Pickering failed to finish the stage, both due to separate crashes. In the one that involved Ghys, Fabio Jakobsen, Daan Hoole and Ethan Hayter.
Stage 5
Whilst his brother Jonathan Milan took the stage win, Matteo Milan crashed in the final sprint. Right at the start of the day, Casper van Uden, Kevin Vermaerke and Riley Pickrell all went down, but managed to get back up and finish the stage.
Stage 6
Ilan van Wilder crashed on the Jebel Hafeet, but still finished the day in 18th. Earlier in the day, Wilco Kelderman, Chris Harper, Ben Tulett and Enzo Paleni also went down.
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Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
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