Jan Christen Crowned Champion of AlUla Tour 2026
31 Jan 2026
Swiss rider Jan Christen was crowned champion of the sixth edition of the AlUla Tour 2026 on Saturday, January 31. The race was held in the historic AlUla Governorate and organized by the Saudi Cycling Federation, in collaboration with Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and the Royal Commission for AlUla, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport.


Riding for UAE Team Emirates XRG, Christen topped the overall standings with a total time of 17:23:43. Colombia’s Sergio Higuita of XDS Astana finished second, 15 seconds behind, while Spain’s Igor Arrieta of UAE Team Emirates XRG claimed third place, 21 seconds off the lead.