Adam Yates had a strong performance and, like last year, finished second in the overall classification behind Tadej Pogacar. He was the Slovenian's closest rival, challenging him at Jebel Jais and Jebel Hafeet, but couldn't get the GC he conquered in 2020.
The video also features a lot of talking from
Elia Viviani who was in the peloton to contest several sprint stages, having came home third in the opening day,
Filippo Ganna and
Luke Plapp who did his World Tour debut in his new Australian national champion jersey.