UAE Team Emirates (United Arab Emirates)
This team was effectively established in 1999 and was registered in Italy as Lampre-Daikin. It was in 2017 that the world team licence was transferred with funding from the United Arab Emirates, rebranding the team UAE Abu Dhabi. A further name change occurred as a result of sponsorship from the airline Emirates and the team became UAE Team Emirates. Additional sponsorship was generated through First Abu Dhabi Bank. The team representation in events aims to promote the nation of the UAE and getting people healthy through bike riding.
The general manager of UAE Team Emirates is Guiseppe Saronni, who is a former two-time winner of the Giro d’Italia. Currently a team that contains the UCI ranked world number one cyclist Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia, other notable riders include the Portuguese Joao Almeida and Italian Diego Ulissi.
Most notable victory 2021: The Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar, winner of general classification
Most notable results 2022: UAE Tour, Tadej Pogacar, winner of general classification
UAE Tour, UAE Team Emirates, winner of team classification
Tirreno-Adriatico, Tadej Pogacar, winner of general classification
Paris-Nice, Joao Almeida, winner of young rider classification
Paris-Nice, UAE Team Emirates, winner of team classification
Team Jumbo-Visma (Netherlands)
Team Jumbo-Visma has some extraordinary cyclists within it. The Dutch based team use Cervelo road bikes and was first established in 1984 when it was known as Kwantum-Decosol. The latest team-name stems from a sponsorship deal with the Norwegian based software company Visma. Since the team’s very first year in 1984, it has never failed to enter the Tour de France.
With Richard Plugge as the general manager, Jumbo-Visma have some exceptionally talented riders including UCI world ranked number two and three, Waut van Aert and Primoz Roglic. Jonas Vingegaard is also a Jumbo-Visma rider and he performed exceptionally in the 2021 Tour de France by finishing a creditable second place.
Most notable victory 2021: Vuelta a Espana, Primoz Roglic, winner of general classification
Tour de France best 2021: Tour de France, Jonas Vingegaard, second place general classification
Tour de France, 4 stage wins, Waut van Aert (3), Sepp Kuss (1)
Most notable results 2022: Paris-Nice, Primoz Roglic, winner of general classification
La Drome Classic, Jonas Vingegaard, winner
ES Saxo Bank Classic, Waut van Aert, winner
Ineos Grenadiers (United Kingdom)
Founded in 2010 as Sky Professional Cycling, the aim was to win a grand tour within five years of establishment. The team excelled and in 2012 Bradley Wiggins won the Tour de France and that was soon followed by wins from Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas. When Sky did not renew their sponsorship, British Chemicals Group Ineos stepped in and this was the reason for the team’s change of name to Ineos Grenadiers.
The general manager is Sir David Brailsford who was the former Director of British Cycling. The team has a strong line up including the likes of Egan Bernal, Richard Caparez who finished third in the Tour de France 2021, Geraint Thomas, Adam Yates, Teo Geogehegan Hart and Daniel Martinez.
Most notable victory 2021: Giro d’Italia, Egan Bernal, winner of general classification
Tour de France best 2021: Tour de France, Richard Caparez, third place general classification
Most notable results 2022: Tour of Basque Country, Daniel Martinez, general classification
Tour of Basque Country, Ineos Grenadiers, team classification
Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team (Belgium)
Some exciting riders adorn the Quick-Step team that was founded in 1980 as Marc-Carlos-V.R.D. Woninbouw. General manager Patrick Lefevre is a former professional cyclist and considered one of the most successful managers in the history of the sport.
Some of the most watchable riders are within the team including Julian Alaphilippe, Mark Cavendish, who is the joint record holder of 34 stage victories in the Tour de France with Eddy Merkx, and Remco Evenepoel.
Most notable victory 2021: Tour de Pologne, Joao Almeida, general classification
Tour de France best 2021: Tour de France, Mark Cavendish, Green jersey winner
Most notable results 2022: Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Remco Evenepoel, winner
Team Bahrain Victorius (Bahrain)
This is one of the most recent teams to be formed in pro-road race cycling having been established as Bahrain Merida in 2017. Now cycling in 2022 as Team Bahrain Victorius the general manager Is Milan Erzem. The team was formed by the government of Bahrain to promote the country. Can they find the quick successes of the Ineos Grenadiers?
They have some great cyclists including Pello Bilboa, Matej Mohoric and Jan Trutnik in their team.
Most notable victory 2021: Benelux Tour, Sonny Colbrelli, general classification
Tour de France best 2021: Tour de France, team classification
Most notable results 2022: Milano-Sanremo, Matej Mohoric, winner
Moviestar (Spain)
A consistent team with 13 grand tour victories with a general manager called Eusebio Unzue who helped the legendary Miguel Indurain to numerous victories. Originally established as Reynolds in 1980 one of their most recent triumphs came in 2019 when they won the team classification in all three tours.
The team spirit is engaged by high quality road racers such as Enric Maas, Miguel Angelo Lopez, Gonzalo Serrano and the never aging Valverde.
Most notable victory 2021: Vuelta a Andalucia, Miguel Angelo Lopez, general classification
Vuelta a Andalucia, Moviestar, team classification
Tour de France best 2021: Tour de France, Enric Mas, sixth place
Most notable results 2022: O Gran Camino, Alejandro Vlaverde, general classification
O Gran Camino, Moviestar, team classification
AG2R Citroen Team (France)
This is a predominantly French team that is sponsored by car manufacturer Citroen and insurance company AG2R. Formed in 1992 as Chazal, the general manager is former professional cyclist Vincent Lavenu.
The well-known team riders include mountain climbing expert Geoffrey Bouchard, Ben O’Connor and Dorian Godon.
Most notable victory 2021: Giro d’Italia, Geoffrey Bouchard, mountain classification
Tour de France best 2021: Tour de France, Ben O’Connor, fourth place
Most notable results 2022: Tour de Jura, Ben O’Connor, winner
We hope you have enjoyed learning about some of the teams that will be racing in the 2022 Tour de France. Remember there may be up to 22 teams riding this year and making a bet on the winner of the team classification can be something different to simply thinking who will win. Cycling can be unpredictable, especially over a 21-stage race like the Tour de France. Place any bets sensibly and within your financial limits. If you think you have a problem with gambling then you can visit gambleaware.co.uk for free and simple advice.
The 2022 Tour de France Betting Guide