• The pack of riders in action during the 5th and final stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 152. 2 km from Samail to Jabal Al Akhdhar, Oman. EPA
    The pack of riders in action during the 5th and final stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 152. 2 km from Samail to Jabal Al Akhdhar, Oman. EPA
  • Spanish rider Cristian Rodriguez Martin of Team Arkea Samsic rests after crossing the finish line of the 5th and final stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 152. 2 km from Samail to Jabal Al Akhdhar, Oman. EPA
    Spanish rider Cristian Rodriguez Martin of Team Arkea Samsic rests after crossing the finish line of the 5th and final stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 152. 2 km from Samail to Jabal Al Akhdhar, Oman. EPA
  • Belgian Mauri Vansevenant (C) of Soudal-Quick Step is pictured after winning the fifth stage of the 2023 Tour of Oman, from Samail Al Fayhaa Resthouse to Jabal Al Akhdhar (Green Mountain). AFP
    Belgian Mauri Vansevenant (C) of Soudal-Quick Step is pictured after winning the fifth stage of the 2023 Tour of Oman, from Samail Al Fayhaa Resthouse to Jabal Al Akhdhar (Green Mountain). AFP
  • US rider Matteo Jorgenson of Movistar Team celebrates winning the Tour of Oman cycling race with team member following the 5th and final stage over 152. 2 km from Samail to Jabal Al Akhdhar, Oman. EPA
    US rider Matteo Jorgenson of Movistar Team celebrates winning the Tour of Oman cycling race with team member following the 5th and final stage over 152. 2 km from Samail to Jabal Al Akhdhar, Oman. EPA
  • US Matteo Jorgenson of Movistar Team (C), poses on the podium with Belgian Mauri Vansevenant of Soudal Quick-Step (L) and French Geoffrey Bouchard of Ag2R Citroen Team (R), after winning the 2023 Oman Tour during its fifth stage, from Samail Al Fayhaa Resthouse to Jabal Al Akhdhar (Green Mountain). AFP
    US Matteo Jorgenson of Movistar Team (C), poses on the podium with Belgian Mauri Vansevenant of Soudal Quick-Step (L) and French Geoffrey Bouchard of Ag2R Citroen Team (R), after winning the 2023 Oman Tour during its fifth stage, from Samail Al Fayhaa Resthouse to Jabal Al Akhdhar (Green Mountain). AFP
  • The pack rides during the fifth stage of the 2023 Tour of Oman, from Samail Al Fayhaa Resthouse to Jabal Al Akhdhar (Green Mountain). AFP
    The pack rides during the fifth stage of the 2023 Tour of Oman, from Samail Al Fayhaa Resthouse to Jabal Al Akhdhar (Green Mountain). AFP
  • The pack rides during the fifth stage of the 2023 Tour of Oman, from Samail Al Fayhaa Resthouse to Jabal Al Akhdhar (Green Mountain). AFP
    The pack rides during the fifth stage of the 2023 Tour of Oman, from Samail Al Fayhaa Resthouse to Jabal Al Akhdhar (Green Mountain). AFP
  • The pack of riders in action during the 4th stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 204. 9 km from Izki to Yitti Hills, Oman. EPA
    The pack of riders in action during the 4th stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 204. 9 km from Izki to Yitti Hills, Oman. EPA
  • Spectators watch riders during the 4th stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 204. 9 km from Izki to Yitti Hills, Oman. EPA
    Spectators watch riders during the 4th stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 204. 9 km from Izki to Yitti Hills, Oman. EPA
  • Terengganu Polygon Cycling Team riders warm prior to the start of the 4th stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 204. 9 km from Izki to Yitti Hills, Oman. EPA
    Terengganu Polygon Cycling Team riders warm prior to the start of the 4th stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 204. 9 km from Izki to Yitti Hills, Oman. EPA
  • The pack of riders in action during the 4th stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 204. 9 km from Izki to Yitti Hills, Oman. EPA
    The pack of riders in action during the 4th stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 204. 9 km from Izki to Yitti Hills, Oman. EPA
  • Omani musicians plays on the start line prior to the 3rd stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 151. 8 km from Al Khobar to Jabal Haat, in Oman. EPA
    Omani musicians plays on the start line prior to the 3rd stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 151. 8 km from Al Khobar to Jabal Haat, in Oman. EPA
  • A breakaway group in action during the 2nd stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 174 km from Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex to Qurayyat, Oman. EPA
    A breakaway group in action during the 2nd stage of the Tour of Oman cycling race over 174 km from Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex to Qurayyat, Oman. EPA
  • Cyclists take part in the second stage of the 174km Tour of Oman competition. EPA
    Cyclists take part in the second stage of the 174km Tour of Oman competition. EPA
  • The race is taking place over 147.5 km, from Al Rustaq Fort to the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in Muscat. EPA
    The race is taking place over 147.5 km, from Al Rustaq Fort to the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in Muscat. EPA
  • A spectator takes pictures of a breakaway group during the race. EPA
    A spectator takes pictures of a breakaway group during the race. EPA
  • Cyclists in action during the second stage of the competition. EPA
    Cyclists in action during the second stage of the competition. EPA
  • A child waves the Omani flag as he watches the second stage of race. AFP
    A child waves the Omani flag as he watches the second stage of race. AFP
  • The 12th Tour of Oman has 18 teams participating. EPA
    The 12th Tour of Oman has 18 teams participating. EPA
  • Spectators sit next to Soudal Quick-Step Team bicycles in Muscat. EPA
    Spectators sit next to Soudal Quick-Step Team bicycles in Muscat. EPA
  • Riders in action. EPA
    Riders in action. EPA
  • British rider Mark Cavendish of the Astana Qazaqstan Team. EPA
    British rider Mark Cavendish of the Astana Qazaqstan Team. EPA
  • Riders in action. EPA
    Riders in action. EPA
  • The riders in Muscat. EPA
    The riders in Muscat. EPA
  • Belgian rider Greg Van Avermaet, centre, of the Ag2R Citroen Team. EPA
    Belgian rider Greg Van Avermaet, centre, of the Ag2R Citroen Team. EPA
  • Spectators watch the race. EPA
    Spectators watch the race. EPA
  • Argentinian rider Eduardo Sepulveda of Lotto Dstny team on his way to the start line. EPA
    Argentinian rider Eduardo Sepulveda of Lotto Dstny team on his way to the start line. EPA
  • The pack on the first stage of the 2023 Tour of Oman, from Al-Rustaq Fort to Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. AFP
    The pack on the first stage of the 2023 Tour of Oman, from Al-Rustaq Fort to Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. AFP

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Tour of Oman cycling competition — in pictures

The race takes place over 147.5km, from Al Rustaq Fort to the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in Muscat

The National

February 12, 2023

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Updated: February 16, 2023, 6:27 AM