Oman features rugged terrain, and Saturday's stage up Green Mountain should be a true test for the peloton's climbers. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Tom Boonen and fellow Belgian Greg Van Avermaet caught up at the start of stage 4. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
BMC Racing took charge at the front of the peloton, defending the overall lead held by Ben Hermans. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Ag2r La Mondiale’s Axel Domont rode at the front of the day’s breakaway. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Bob Jungels, the Luxembourg national champion, took a turn making the pace in the break. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Oman features rugged terrain, and Saturday’s stage up Green Mountain should be a true test for the peloton’s climbers. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Jungels was feeling the heat after his big effort in the breakaway. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Astana’s Jacob Fuglsang took a flyer late in the race. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Former world champion Rui Costa also went off the front. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
However, the race was bound to come back together for a bunch sprint. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Norwegian Alexander Kristoff proved fastest for a second time in this week’s Tour of Oman. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Kristoff claimed stage win number two in Oman. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Katusha – Alpecin celebrated Kristoff’s sprint win. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
The great Eddy Merckx is part of the Tour of Oman’s race organization, and was on hand for stage 4. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com