The Tour of Qatar may not have the challenging parcours♛ of Paris-Roubaix or the steep peaks of the Plan de Corones at the Giro d'Italia but it still throws up a numbeꦡr of obstacles for teams and mechanics.

Heavy winds and poorly surfaced roads are the bigge꧙st challenges, ෴as explained in this exclusive video interview with HTC-Highroad mechanic Gary Blem.

Also, take a look at some of the new rides on display this season, including bikes from the teams of Quickᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤🐬⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚstep, Katusha and ISD amongst others.