Tour of Oman 2017 – Stage 2 Preview
By David Hunter Nakhal – Al Bustan 145.5km After the sprinters had their fun in stage 1, it’s time for the GC boys to come out fighting.
By David Hunter Nakhal – Al Bustan 145.5km After the sprinters had their fun in stage 1, it’s time for the GC boys to come out fighting.
By David Hunter Rincon de la Victoria – Granada 155.4km It might be the opening stage, but this is going to be crazy! With only two stages for the big climbers, this has to be a difficult day in the saddle.
By David Hunter Albufeira – Lagos 182.9km The race begins with a new sprint stage into Lagos.
By David Hunter After some solid racing in Valenciana, we up the level with Ruta del Sol. A certain Alejandro Valverde has won here 4 out of the last 5 years, can he make it 5 from 6? Route Stage 1
By David Hunter With races in Oman and Spain the organisers have stuck to a traditional route to entice back many riders that love this race. They seem to have been successful and have the usual mix of climbers, sprinters and classics specialists. This race does have something for everyone. Route Stage 1
By David Hunter Al Sawadi Beach – Naseem Park 176.5km The race begins with a day for the sprinters. This is an easy day in the saddle for the peloton, a nice start to the week.
By David Hunter After the sprinters had their fun in the Dubai Tour, it’s the turn of the climbers and classics specialists in Oman. Vincenzo Nibali won in 2016, but he’s not back to defend his title. With no Chris Froome either, it looks like we’ll get a new winner of the trophy. Route Stage 1
By David Hunter Paterna – Valencia 130.2km The final stage is no procession for the peloton. This is the same stage as 2016, where Stijn Vandenbergh managed to hold off the sprinters.