Tour of Qatar 2016
The 15th edition of the Tour of Qatar was won by Mark Cavendish. He wore the golden jersey as of day one, but after a brilliant performance by his teammate Boassan Hagen in the individual time trial the Norwegian looked ready to take the overall win. However, he punctured at the wrong moment in stage 4 and Cav took over.
Alexander Kristoff won three stages, but a bad performance in the ITT cost him the victory. Just like in 2015.
Click links in underneath scheme for details on individual stages, including race results and race reports.
Tour of Qatar 2016 stages:
| Date | Route | Length | Type | Results | Winner | Leader | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mo 8-2 | Tour of Qatar stage 1 Dukhan - Al Khor Corniche | 176.0 km | flat | Tour of Qatar stage 1 Read more | Cavendish | Cavendish |
| Tu 9-2 | Tour of Qatar stage 2 Qatar University - Qatar University | 135.0 km | flat | Tour of Qatar stage 2 Read more | Kristoff | Cavendish | |
| 3 | We 10-2 | Tour of Qatar stage 3 Lusail - Lusail | 11.4 km | ITT | Tour of Qatar stage 3 Read more | Boasson Hagen | Boasson Hagen |
| 4 | Th 11-2 | Tour of Qatar stage 4 Al Zubarah Fort - Madinat Al Shamal | 189.0 km | flat | Tour of Qatar results stage 4 Read more | Kristoff | Cavendish |
| 5 | Fr 12-2 | Tour of Qatar stage 5 Sealine Beach Resort - Doha Corniche | 114.0 km | flat | Tour of Qatar results stage 5 Read more | Kristoff | Cavendish |
Tour of Qatar 2016: Route, Google Maps and more
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Kristoff stage 5, Cav overall in Qatar
At 114 kilometres, stage 5 in the 2016 Tour of Qatar leads to Doha for an inevitable bunch sprint. Once again it's a clash of giants with Kristoff outsprinting Cavendish by a millimetre. Still, Cav will be the happiest guy as he takes the overall.Read more »
Kristoff wins stage 4, Cav once again leader
At 189 kilometres, stage 4 in the Tour of Qatar leads to Madinat Al Shamal. Shortly after a brilliant move by BMC in the finale leader Boasson Hagen punctures. He can't make it back to the pack. Kristoff powers to the win with Van Avermaet second and Cavendish fifth. The man from Man is (once again) in the golden jersey.Read more »
Stage win and overall lead Boasson Hagen
The 3rd stage of the Tour of Qatar is an individual time trial. Boasson Hagan blows all competition away. The Norwegian takes the stage win and the golden jersey and seems ready to hold on to it till Friday. He enjoys a 0'26" lead over his teammate Cavendish.Read more »
Kristoff outsprints Cav in stage 2 by millimetre
At 135 kilometres, stage 2 of the Tour of Qatar features sections of the road race of the upcoming Cycling World Championships in Doha. The race explodes in a bunch sprint at the long closing straight with Kristoff outsprinting Cavendish by millimetres, but the Briton retains the leaders jersey.Read more »
Cav takes stage 1 and leaders jersey
At 176 kilometres, stage 1 of the 2016 Tour of Qatar is a flat endeavour, leading from Dukhan to Al Khor Corniche. An elite front group with Cav, Kristoff and Van Avermaet breaks loose after 50 kilometres and makes it till the end. Cavendish outsprints Modolo and Guardini to take the leaders jersey, while Kristoff finishes fifth.Read more »
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The Route
Dukhan – Al Khor Corniche
Qatar University – Qatar University
ITT Lusail
Al Zubara Fort – Madinat Al Shamal
Sealine Beach Resort - Doha