• Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team sprinter Mark Cavendish wins the second stage of the Oman Tour between Naseem Park and Suhar Corniche, on February 11, 2022. All photos: AFP
    Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team sprinter Mark Cavendish wins the second stage of the Oman Tour between Naseem Park and Suhar Corniche, on February 11, 2022. All photos: AFP
  • The bunch sprint approaches the finish line on stage two of the Oman Tour between Naseem Park and Sohar Corniche.
    The bunch sprint approaches the finish line on stage two of the Oman Tour between Naseem Park and Sohar Corniche.
  • The peloton during the first stage of the 2022 cycling Tour of Oman between Al-Rustaq Fort and Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat.
    The peloton during the first stage of the 2022 cycling Tour of Oman between Al-Rustaq Fort and Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat.
  • A scenic view of the peloton during the first stage of the Tour of Oman.
    A scenic view of the peloton during the first stage of the Tour of Oman.
  • Oman national team riders before the start of the first stage of the 2022 cycling Tour of Oman.
    Oman national team riders before the start of the first stage of the 2022 cycling Tour of Oman.
  • The peloton stretches out on the stage between Al-Rustaq Fort and Muscat.
    The peloton stretches out on the stage between Al-Rustaq Fort and Muscat.
  • The pack rides during the first stage of the 2022 cycling Tour of Oman between aL-Rustaq Fort to Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat.
    The pack rides during the first stage of the 2022 cycling Tour of Oman between aL-Rustaq Fort to Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat.
  • Riders pass Al Sahwa clock tower in Muscat during the Tour of Oman.
    Riders pass Al Sahwa clock tower in Muscat during the Tour of Oman.
  • UAE Team Emirates' Fernando Gaviria, right, is congratulated by Oliviero Troia after winning the 138km first stage of the tour.
    UAE Team Emirates' Fernando Gaviria, right, is congratulated by Oliviero Troia after winning the 138km first stage of the tour.
  • Fernando Gaviria storms to victory in a sprint finish to the first stage of the Tour of Oman, narrowly pipping top sprinter Mark Cavendish.
    Fernando Gaviria storms to victory in a sprint finish to the first stage of the Tour of Oman, narrowly pipping top sprinter Mark Cavendish.

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Tour of Oman 2022 - in pictures

Action from the opening stages of this year's cycling tour

The National

February 11, 2022

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Updated: February 11, 2022, 2:48 PM
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