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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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

A spectator takes pictures of a breakaway group during the race. 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

The 12th Tour of Oman has 18 teams participating. EPA

Spectators sit next to Soudal Quick-Step Team bicycles in Muscat. EPA

Riders in action. EPA

British rider Mark Cavendish of the Astana Qazaqstan Team. EPA

Riders in action. EPA

The riders in Muscat. EPA

Belgian rider Greg Van Avermaet, centre, of the Ag2R Citroen Team. EPA

Spectators watch the race. 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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

A spectator takes pictures of a breakaway group during the race. 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

The 12th Tour of Oman has 18 teams participating. EPA

Spectators sit next to Soudal Quick-Step Team bicycles in Muscat. EPA

Riders in action. EPA

British rider Mark Cavendish of the Astana Qazaqstan Team. EPA

Riders in action. EPA

The riders in Muscat. EPA

Belgian rider Greg Van Avermaet, centre, of the Ag2R Citroen Team. EPA

Spectators watch the race. 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

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

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February 12, 2023

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