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the route includes 1 Prologue stage , 12 stages including 2 loop stages and 1 marathon stage . The route will consist of around 4,000 km ( 2,500 mls ) of special stages and 2,500 km ( 1,600 mls ) - 3,000 km ( 1,900 mls ) of liaisons . The exact route was revealed in late November 2021 . The route did not feature the Empty Quarter this year . Initially , due to very difficult terrain , the competitors were planned to be airlifted from stage 8 finish to Riyadh .
THURSDAY 20 – SUNDAY 23 Rallye Monte-Carlo , Monte Carlo
SUNDAY 9 – SUNDAY 16 The Masters , Alexandra Palace , London
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MONDAY 17 – SUNDAY 30 Australian Open ATP , Melbourne Park