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Race Info, Preview, Live Video, Results, Photos and Highlights
Race Info, Preview, Live Video, Results, Photos and Highlights
 For those that have followed the longer running Tour of Qatar, it may surprise you how mountainous and scenic Oman can be  Big Photos from 2011 Tour of Oman — reuters |
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News and Updates for Tour of Oman 2012
February 15 update: Also today, is the start of Volta ao Algarve in Portugal. Live video for each stage
Full/Official Stage 6 Results (click 'Stage Standing') — letour.fr
Velits wins 2012 Tour of Oman
— cyclingnews 16 Big Photos from Stage 6 — tourofomanFebruary 16 update: There is only one second separating first and second on GC but this is a flat stage so Vincenzo Nibali isn't likely to get any bonus time on this stage. See the stage profile, map and timetable in the race summary table (right). Steve
Stage 5 results: Vincenzo Nibali wins on Green Mountain; Peter Velits is now the race leader
Full/Official Stage 5 Results (click 'Stage Standing') — letour.frNibali back to winning ways in Oman
— cyclingnewsNibali grabs a long-awaited victory in Oman, Velits now leads — velonation 15 Big Photos from Stage 5 — tourofomanFebruary 17 update: Believe it or not, we have a serious mountaintop finish en store for stage 5 (profile). As you see, three of the final 4 kms average 13.5% and that's why some climbers like A Schleck, V Nibali have shown up. Last year Robert Gesink won this stage before going on to win the overall. Jacob Fuglsang (RadioShack) is the best placed GC rider this year.
Starting on the coast in Muscat, the peloton will head inland for 158 km and then finish part way up Jabal al Akhdhar which translates to "Green Mountain." At 3000m, it's the highest peak in Eastern Arabia and the riders will climb a new road up to the finish at 1235m. "You can't do all of the Green Mountain in February, because it's 18km long but we'll do the finish after six kilometres and I think that's enough," Eddy Merckx said. "It's at ten percent average and there are parts at 17 or 18%, so it'll be very tough."
See the stage profile, map and timetable in the race summary table (right). See the stage profile, map and timetable in the race summary table (right). Steve
Stage 4 results: Andre Griepel wins his second stage in a close finish
15 Big Photos from Stage 4 (more photos added) — tourofomanFull/Official Stage 4 Results (click 'Stage Standing') — letour.frAndré Greipel picks up second win in Tour of Oman
— cyclingnews Stage 4 Graham Watson photos — cyclingweekly.co.uk 15 Big Photos from Stage 4 (more photos added) — tourofomanFebruary 16 update: The profile for this stage looks harder than it really is; there really isn't much elevation change. It's a lumpy stage not hilly and there should be another (bunch) sprint finish. It could be another win for Peter Sagan. See the stage profile, map and timetable in the race summary table (right). Steve
Stage 3 results: Marcel Kittel (Project 1T4I) takes the pure sprint finish in Muscat
19 Big Photos from Stage 3 — reuters/tourofomanFull/Official Stage 3 Results (click 'Stage Standing') — letour.frMarcel Kittel collects stage 3 in Tour of Oman
— cyclingnewsCavendish and Team Sky frustrated in third Oman stage
— cyclingnews 19 Big Photos from Stage 3 — reuters/tourofomanFebruary 16 update:
See the stage profile, map and timetable in the race summary table (right). Steve
Stage 2 results: Peter Sagan wins a tough finish and moves into the overall lead
17 Big Photos from Stage 2 — tourofomanFull/Official Stage 2 Results (click 'Stage Standing') — letour.frSagan blasts home to take stage two and overall lead of Tour of Oman
— velonationSagan triumphs on day two in Oman — cyclingnews 17 Big Photos from Stage 2 — tourofomanSagan exceeds all logic in Oman
— cyclingnewsFebruary 15 update: The profile for this stage has been updated. The last 10 km are quite choppy and the finish is uphill. All this after a choppy 200 km hydro-foil ride to the start. It could be a good finish for Matt Goss or Peter Sagan. See the stage profile, map and timetable in the race summary table (right). Steve
Stage 1 results: André Greipel (Lotto Belisol) takes the opening sprint in Oman
10 Big Photos from Stage 1 — tourofomanFull/Official Stage 1 Results (click 'Stage Standing') — letour.frGreipel sprints to opening Oman victory
— cyclingnewsGreipel blasts to victory on stage one of Tour of Oman
— velonation 10 Big Photos from Stage 1 — tourofoman More Stage 1 photos — cyclingweekly.co.ukThis looks like a stage for the sprinters and there are a lot of good ones in the race. See the stage profile, map and timetable in the race summary table (right). Steve
February 13 update: Official startlist now posted and there will be highlights of each stage on Eurosport2.
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— cyclingnewsTour of Oman preview
— inrngFarrar in classics state of mind at Tour of Oman
— cyclingnewsLotto-Belisol ambitious for Tours of Oman and Algarve
— velonationHot Goss ready to ramp up stakes in Oman battle — theage.auFebruary 11 update:
Cavendish bruised but unbroken, Tour of Oman still on
— velonationPhilippe Gilbert Walks Off From The Tour Of Oman
— blogs.bettor2012 Tour of Oman Race Preview
January 28 update: coming... — SteveTour of Oman to provide battle of twists and turns
— omanobserver.om 
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Tour of Oman set for February 14 flag-off — timesofoman16 teams named for Tour of Oman
— cyclingnewsAbout Oman — en.wikipedia.orgLive Streaming Video and TV Coverage
February 14 update: Expect live text updates, 5 minutes of official highlights which will be posted here and 30 minute highlights of each stage the day after on Eurosport2.— Steve
Eurosport 2 Schedule:
Stage 1 highlights: Wednesday, February 15, 12.00-12.30 PM GMT
Stage 2 highlights: Thursday, February 16, 12.00-12.30 PM GMT
Stage 3 highlights: Friday, February 17, 11.00-11.30 AM GMT
Stage 4 highlights: Saturday, February 18, 11.00-11.30 AM GMT
Stage 5 highlights: Sunday, February 19, 10.30-11.00 AM GMT
Stage 6 highlights: Monday, February 20, 11.00-11.30 AM GMT
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2012 Tour of Oman Route Map
Route Map (Large Version)