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Journey to the heart of pristine beauty
Places not to be missed: Muscat, the capital: one of the oldest cities in the Arabian Gulf, combining tradition and modernity. The Bimmah Sink Hole, a large cavity filled with turquoise water, formed by the collapse of limestone rock. Rustaq Fort, the highest in Oman and surrounded by ramparts, which once included no fewer than twelve towers. The heights of Yitti Hills: one of...
Adam Yates eyes triple crown
Adam Yates has an opportunity to set a new record. So far, the only two riders to have won the Tour of Oman twice, Chris Froome (2013-14) and Alexey Lutsenko (2018-19), have failed to win a third time. This is exactly what the British rider will be attempting to do, and he will be well supported in this quest, as UAE Team Emirates XRG has added Rui Oliveira,...
Start strong, finish stronger
One more step in the desert. Since the first edition of the Tour of Oman in 2010, the stars of the international peloton have become accustomed to the roads of the Sultanate, but 2026 brings a new dimension to the double event now on offer on the shores of the Gulf of Oman: the Muscat Classic (6 February), created in 2023 as a prelude to the stage race, joins its...
Muscat Classic 2026: a step forward
Much more than just a warm-up race. Since 2023, the Muscat Classic has provided an opportunity for punchy riders to battle it out around the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. It is in the hills, mostly concentrated in the second half of the course, that the peloton spreads out, giving way to a battle that involves only about thirty riders on the heights of Al Bustan: knowing...
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