Tour of Qatar 2015: Stage 4 - Kristoff outsprints Sagan
In the 165 kilometres stage to Messaieed three ecapees spice up the race. With 20 kilometres left they are reeled in and the pack gets ready for a bunch sprint. Alexander Kristoff outsprints Peter Sagan and takes his second stage in Qatar. Niki Terpstra is still the overall leader. (Slideshow route/profile)
Tour of Qatar 2015: Results 4th stage
1. Alexander Kristoff (Nor)
2. Peter Sagan (Svk) s.t.
3. Nikias Arndt (Ger) s.t.
4. Adam Blyth (GB) s.t.
5. Nicola Ruffoni (Ita) s.t.
6. Heinrich Haussler (Aus) s.t.
7. Borut Bozic (Slo) s.t.
8. Andrea Guardini (Ita) s.t.
9. José Joaquin Rojas (Spa) s.t.
10. Sacha Modolo (Ita) s.t.
GC after stage 4
1. Niki Terpstra (Nld)
2. Maciej Bodnar (Pol) + 0.06
3. Ian Stannard (GB) + 0.12
4. Greg Van Avermaet (Bel) + 0.19
5. Alexander Kristoff (Nor) + 0.21
6. Luke Row (GB) + 0.33
7. Peter Sagan (Svk) ) + 0.37
8. Heinrich Haussler (Aus) + 0.39
9. Andrey Grivko (Ukr) + 0.41
10. Tom Boonen (Bel) + 0.42
Race report
Despite a strong headwind at the start Dmitri Groezdev, Jaco Venter and Jarl Salomein break away and they race to a 3 minutes gain. Etixx is in control for leader Terpstra.
With 20 kilometres left the pack brings back the escapees and a bunch sprint is the only likely outcome. Kristoff takes his second win, besting Sagan on the line.
Tour of Qatar 2015 stage 4: Images and more
Click on the images to zoom
Alexander Kristoff
Watch the highlights of recent races here:
Related articles Favourites - Tour of Qatar 2015 Overview - Tour of Qatar 2015 Stage 6 - Bennett stage win, Terpstra takes GC - Tour of Qatar 2015 Stage 5 - Kristoff takes third - Tour of Qatar 2015 ITT - Terpstra powers to win - Tour of Qatar 2015 Alexander Kristoff, Master of the Crosswinds in stage 2 - Tour of Qatar 2015 Rojas outsprints Boonen in stage 1 - Tour of Qatar 2015 Route stage 1: Dukhan - Sealine Beach Resort - Tour of Qatar 2015 Route stage 2: Al Wakra - Al Khor Corniche - Tour of Qatar 2015 Route stage 3: ITT Lusail Circuit - Tour of Qatar 2015 Route stage 5: Al Zubara Fort - Madinat ash-Shamal - Tour of Qatar 2015 Route stage 6: Sealine Beach Resort - Doha Corniche - Tour of Qatar 2015 More articles Tour de France 2022: The Route
Tour de France 2022: Riders
Tour de France 2022 Route stage 1: Copenhagen - Copenhagen
Tour de France 2022 Route stage 2: Roskilde - Nyborg
Tour de France 2022 Route stage 3: Vejle - Sønderborg
Tour de France 2022 Route stage 5: Lille - Arenberg
Tour de France 2022 Route stage 7: Tomblaine - La Planche des Belles Filles
Tour de France 2022 Route stage 10: Morzine - Megève
Tour de France 2022 Route stage 11: Albertville - Col du Granon
Tour de France 2022 Route stage 12: Briançon - Alpe d'Huez
Tour de France 2022 Route stage 17: Saint-Gaudens - Peyragudes
Tour de France 2022 Route stage 18: Lourdes - Hautacam
Tour de France 2022 Route stage 20: Lacapelle-Marival - Rocamadour
Cycling Calendar 2022
Vuelta 2022: The Route
Vuelta 2022 Route stage 6: Bilbao - Pico del Jano
Vuelta 2022 Route stage 8: Pola de Laviana - Collado Fancuaya
Vuelta 2022 Route stage 9: Villaviciosa - Les Praeres
Vuelta 2022 Route stage 12: Salobreña - Peñas Blancas
Vuelta 2022 Route stage 14: Montoro - Sierra de la Pandera
Vuelta 2022 Route stage 15: Martos - Sierra Nevada
Giro 2022: The Route
Giro 2022: Riders
Giro 2022 Route stage 1: Budapest - Viségrad
Giro 2022 Route stage 2: Budapest ITT
Giro 2022 Route stage 3: Kaposvár – Balatonfüred
Giro 2022 Route stage 4: Avola - Etna
Giro 2022 Route stage 9: Isernia - Blockhaus
Giro 2022 Route stage 16: Salò - Aprica
Giro 2022 Route stage 20: Belluno - Passo Fedaia
Like our Facebook page and stay on top of all pro-race information!
