Tour of Oman, Stage 2: Veistroffer outshines the peloton

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8
Feb
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The Frenchman becomes leader of the general classification

Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarché) wins the second stage of the Tour of Oman (2.Pro), from Al Rustaq Fort to Yitti Hills (191.4km).

In the early stages of the race a five-man breakaway broke out, with Veistroffer , Marsman and Goszczurny subsequently managing to break away.

Veistroffer attacked with 12 km to go on the Hamryah climb. The Lotto rider managed to maintain a gap on the main group even in the finale and triumphed alone.
At 17", Mulubrhan leads the peloton in the sprint ahead of Gruel .

Veistroffer is also the new leader of the general classification.