UAE TEAM ADQ

President for the World Tour Emirati’s first female cycling team in history; UAE Team ADQ.

The CEO oversees the development, communication and execution of strategic initiatives for The UAE Team ADQ world women’s team, led by the initiative to grow the organisation and drive strategy creation with stakeholders.

Assisting in the day-to-day operations of our UAE Team ADQ. Nadia’s organisational skills and attention to detail allow for smooth internal operations.

I like to spend time with friends and family. I'm indipendent and easy going. I've done different jobs and learnt something from all of them.

I turned professional at the age of 20. Throughout my career, I competed in 8 Tour De France (féminin) events and represented the GB Cycling team. I retired from professional cycling in 2006 From 2013 to 2020, I owned and managed a men's continental team (called Team Raleigh Professional Cycling Team, which later became Vitus Pro Cycling.) In 2021, I made history as the first female sports director at the World Tour level with Israel Start Up Nation. Following that, I was signed by Lotto Dstny and spent 2 years with the team. By joining UAE Team ADQ, I am not only seeking a career change but also embracing a remarkable opportunity to be a part of a team genuinely dedicated to developing and promoting women's cycling. The team culture and camaraderie within UAE Team ADQ has given me a great sense of belonging and unity among team members. I am thrilled about this opportunity and eagerly anticipate the journey ahead. Creating a legacy in development and building a winning team is at my forefront…. Let’s do this!!

Cycling is my passion, just been able to work on this feels like a privilege. Caring is on my core values and this is something I'd like to transmit to my team, creating a team working environment where people feels appreciated, cared and supported to achieve their and our goals.

I arrive in UAE team ADQ after 20 years of experience as sports director, including the last 10 in women's cycling, my goal is to replicate the successes achieved in previous years worldwide and if possible improve them.

PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. Cycling has always been part of my life, I have lived cycling in different roles, as a cyclist, as a coach and director in one of the largest women's cycling structures in Spain, as head of women's cycling in the RFEC and last season as a DS and coach in the WCC of the UCI.

Since age of 15 year old I'm passionate about cycling, first as Rider to end U23, in same time as U23 seasons I was in Sport University at Besançon. Where I studies Training and Physical aspect in sport. I will start in 2023 my 8 Seasons as DS in Women's Cycling (FDJ, Team Sunweb and Le Col Whahoo the last 2 seasons). I'm really please to join UAE Team ADQ, I feel like my personal ambition are similar of the Team, I like the different cultures vision, also the Performance aspects to become the Best Team and winning with them the biggest Races as exemple Tour de France.

Cycling is my passion, just been able to work on this feels like a privilege. Caring is on my core values and this is something I'd like to transmit to my team, creating a team working environment where people feels appreciated, cared and supported to achieve their and our goals.

PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. Cycling has always been part of my life, I have lived cycling in different roles, as a cyclist, as a coach and director in one of the largest women's cycling structures in Spain, as head of women's cycling in the RFEC and last season as a DS and coach in the WCC of the UCI.

In the many years in cycling, I have worked in all categories as a sports director and coach. As a trainer, I have also achieved major goals such as World Championship and Olympic medals with many top athletes. The athletes knew that I was stubbornly and focusedly striving for their goals with them. I spare no effort in leading motivated athletes to their limits, but let them feel that they can always count on me.

"Luca comes from a sports science background and is a supporter of evidence-based work. The idea of researching new training approaches and better understanding the physiological dynamics that characterise the human performance, encourages Luca to continue researching, studying and deepening his knowledge in order to be efficient in the work of coaching. His passion is human physiology and is inspired by understanding the dynamics of athletes’ performance and creating programs to assist them their development and growth. His role as a cycling coach also includes developing training plans, cycling skills and managing performance plateaus."

Former pro cross country skier and cyclist, graduate in Psychology and Sport Science. Aiming to improve in every aspect of coaching Elite athletes.

A dedicated coach, Simone supports The UAE Team ADQ with training plans, performance coaching and resource planning for competitive cycling. Cycling has been his passion from a young age and to this day remains his world.

Our pro-cyclist team are in good hands with Dr. Sprenger, our specialised Sports Medicine Doctor. Dr. Sprenger treats athlete injuries, guides their wellness and provides fitness counselling to our team at UAE Team ADQ.

I’ve joined the Team at Tour de France Femmes 2022 as my first cycling experience: I’ve found an amazing equipe. My goal for the new season is to help our athletes to be at their top level anytime, by taking care of their health status.

I have always had an appreciation for the human body with special interest in cycling. I started off with the MTB scene in Africa and ventured off into road. I have Worked with several World Tour men and women cyclist over the years. I am now proud to be part of the evolution of women cycling and helping to assist with corrective movement patterns, injury prevention and rehabilitation. I have obtained a Hons degree in human biomechanics, BA in sport psychology, Hons in sport science, pre and post natal exercise, sports massage and general nutrition.

"My name is Ana Ruiz, I am passionate about sport and healthy living, and I have a double degree in Physiotherapy and Physical Activity and Sports Science. I have worked in both fields, as a physiotherapist and more specifically in neurology, traumatology, pelvic floor and sports physiotherapy, in relation to the physical preparation of athletes and the rehabilitation of sports injuries. I have worked in private physiotherapy clinics, sports centres, semi-professional and professional teams (triathlon, basketball, athletics, cycling...) and in my last job, at the World Cycling Centre (UCI), with athletes from all cycling disciplines (road, BMX, MTB, track...), both in the clinic and in races, accompanying athletes from all over the world. In the short term, my ambitions are to continue to grow as a person and as a professional in this "frenetic" world of cycling, working with a multidisciplinary team that will help me to progress and develop in this field. In the medium and long term, to create projects that make a difference in my profession."

"This former elite cyclist’s key role is to guide the team on their training plans, tactics, psychology and lifestyle management."

"Milosz’s professional and personal career lead around sports. This cyclist, coach and physical education teacher, is responsible for assisting in the recovery and physical health of our UAE Team ADQ athletes as a sports masseur for the team."

"Being an ex-pro cyclist and an Osteopath, Marco’s knowledgeable background and experience tune in with his understanding of the human body and skillset as a Masseur & Carer on our team."

I've been a sports masseur since 2002 and I LOVE cycling... I have had the fortune to work with athletes since always and my ambition is to always try to help athletes, I hope to give the best of me for this Team.

Ex pro cyclist, student of osteopathy. I like working in sports.

"In the prevention of future injury, Cristian’s role as a sports therapist on the team sees that the athletes benefit from regular massages targeting the key muscle groups primarily used by our pro-cyclists."

"Alex’s skillset on our team allows him to perform a wide range of repairs on our bicycles. His love for the mechanics is evident in his attention to detail and analytical thinking skills."

I am a former professional cyclist. My career lasted from 1992 to 2007. I was lucky enough to race alongside great champions. In my career I won 10 races and wore the blue jersey three times. Then from 2008 to 2019 I had my own small bike shop. From 2020 I joined Gianni Savio's Androni -Giocattoli team as a mechanic.

I love this job, I've been doing it all my life, I grew up in my father's workshop who has been doing this job since 1947 and has passed on his passion and every secret about bicycles to me. One day I would like to do the Tour de France and be part of the staff of the National team.

Donia is the marketing and communications lead for The UAE Team ADQ in the UAE region. Skilled in building strategic relationships and partnerships, Donia aids in support of building strong alliances for the brand.

Giorgio, a Master Graduate of Journalism, is our UAE Team ADQ Press Officer. Giorgio organises team press conferences and interviews, liaising with media contacts and monitoring media coverage for The UAE Team ADQ. His desire to discover, grow, learn, have fun and to build something important for the UAE women’s sporting field are the driving force behind his work.

Paola leads the role of organising and managing our marketing campaigns in aid of raising awareness of The UAE Team ADQ and their growth and achievements.

Manuela, our UAE Team ADQ sports photographer and videomaker, documents and captures our athlete’s best moments, both behind the scenes and on the sidelines.

Lynsey’s role oversees corporate relations, sports and the marketing strategy in the development of The UAE Team ADQ.

Ronamae Mier