Tuesday sees the launch of the fourth AlUla Tour cycling races.

The event, which is taking place until Feb. 3, is organized by the Ministry of Sport and the Royal Commission for AlUla, in coordination with the Saudi and the International Cycling Federation.

Some 18 teams from around the world will be participating in the event, including nine UCI WorldTeams: Astana (Kazakhstan); Bahrain Victorious (Bahrain); Bora-Hansgrohe (Germany); Cofidis (France); Movistar Team (Spain); Team BikeExchange (Australia); Team DSM (Netherlands); Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team (Belgium); and UAE Team Emirates (the UAE).

In addition, there are five UCI ProTeams and four additional outfits partaking in the event, which include the Saudi National Team (Saudi Arabia); JCL Team Ukyo (Japan); Roojai Online Insurance (Thailand); and Terengganu Polygon Cycling Team (Malaysia).

The races consist of five stages. Stage one is to and from Al-Manshiya Train Station (149.1 km); stage two from Winter Park to Sharaan Nature Reserve (199.1 km); stage three from AlUla International Airport to AlUla Camel Cup track (170.6 km); stage four from Hegra to Maraya (142.2 km); and stage five from AlUla Old Town to Skyviews of Harrat Uwayrid (150.2 km).

The AlUla Tour is one of the initiatives of the Quality of Life Program, which aims to improve the lives of families and individuals by providing supportive environments that offer diverse and new options in cultural, entertainment, sports, and other activities.