Tour of Oman (2.HC) 17th Feb - 22nd Feb

[Marco Pantani]

Has anyone found a source for proper highlights of todays stage?
Youtube is terrible regarding ToO so far.

 

[Amsterdam]

Curious to see what Purito is doing. In 2013 he also lost around 45 seconds in the stage prior to his win on Green Mountain.

And perhaps he's working for Moreno. But i can't believe he's really out of shape. He has to feel himself better then he shows at the moment. I hope.

Arredondo will have a beter season than Purito

 

[search]

Has anyone found a source for proper highlights of todays stage?
Youtube is terrible regarding ToO so far.

the 30 minute highlight shows are broadcast the day after, and only on Arab BeIN Sports and Italian Bike Channel afaik. So even if anyone manages to capture them, they will only be up after stage 3 has long finished anyway

Apart from that, there are only the short ~3 minute highlights available on youtube, provided by the organizer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0AZ9gvFrUI&feature=youtu.be&a

 

[Marco Pantani]

the 30 minute highlight shows are broadcast the day after, and only on Arab BeIN Sports and Italian Bike Channel afaik. So even if anyone manages to capture them, they will only be up after stage 3 has long finished anyway

Apart from that, there are only the short ~3 minute highlights available on youtube, provided by the organizer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0AZ9gvFrUI&feature=youtu.be&a

How dumb is that. Thanks anyway.

 

[search]

How dumb is that. Thanks anyway.

they have a full team there, interviews in different languages, Rob Hatch doing the English commentary and so on - it just looks like no one bought the broadcasting rights...

 

[Dr. Juice]

It's weird that Oman - the stage race with the best participation and best route among the Arabic triple - is not even fully broadcasted and the others are.

 

[Netserk]

It's weird that Oman - the stage race with the best participation and best route among the Arabic triple - is not even fully broadcasted and the others are.

That would be Qatar.

 

[manafana]

Its a pity Oman doesnt get the budget of a Qatar or Dubai as the racing and roads are much more interesting.

 

[nhowson]

That would be Qatar.

Qatar is a mixed bag. The winds don't come then it's a snooze fest, but if everything falls into place it's absolutely fantastic bordure racing. Oman is guaranteed action, especially on Green Mountain.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

From stage two.

More: http://www.steephill.tv/2015/tour-of-oman/photos/stage-02/

 

[Tournesol]

The winds always come in Qatar,Qatar is a quality race,Oman is ok for Green Mountain but an average race apart from that.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Stage 3 in progress...

Tweet: https://twitter.com/tourofoman

Former MSR winner, Goss will emerge victorious.

 

[Tournesol]

@Dazed and confused.

If Goss wins it would even trump JJ Rojas winning in Qatar!!!

 

[Roude Leiw]

Stage 3 in progress...


Former MSR winner, Goss will emerge victorious.

Good tip, showed great form yesterday, finished second in the sprint of the grupetto yesterday

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

Another one for Guardini.

 

[Coat-O]

Go Boonen go!

 

[happytramp]

Sam Bennett?

 

[Netserk]

Kristoff wins.

 

[Coat-O]

Kristoff is Sagan's worst nightmare.

 

[peloton]

Kristoff is Sagan's worst nightmare.

After less than two stage races? Besides, Tinkoff rode for Breschel today.

Kristoff is looking to be in great form, even when he himself said he was surprised how good he was, should only get stronger as the season goes on.

 

[LaFlorecita]

1 Alexander Kristoff (Nor) Katusha 3:56:42
2 Andrea Guardini (Ita) Astana Pro Team
3 Matteo Pelucchi (Ita) IAM Cycling
4 Danny Van Poppel (Ned) Trek Factory Racing
5 Nacer Bouhanni (Fra) Cofidis
6 Sacha Modolo (Ita) Lampre-Merida
7 Matti Breschel (Den) Tinkoff-Saxo
8 Ramon Sinkeldam (Ned Giant-Alpecin
9 Adam Blythe (Gbr) Orica GreenEdge
10 Tom Boonen (Bel) Etixx-QuickStep

 

[Escarabajo]

The winds always come in Qatar,Qatar is a quality race,Oman is ok for Green Mountain but an average race apart from that.

From the 3 races the only thing I watch is Green Mountain. So I guess Oman is OK.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

so Kristoff, are we seeing solid early form or a general step up somehow?
At 27 now, there could still be room for a little improvement.

 

[Arredondo]

so Kristoff, are we seeing solid early form or a general step up somehow?
At 27 now, there could still be room for a little improvement.

Is there another step up possible for him after last year?

 

[Netserk]

Is there another step up possible for him after last year?

Win Ronde solo