Colombian Cycling Powers to Start of Tour of Oman with Molano and Gaviria
Colombian cycling had a brilliant start in the Tour of Oman, securing a resounding one-two finish in the first stage of the competition.
TL;DR
- Colombian cyclists Sebastian Molano and Fernando Gaviria achieved a one-two finish in the first stage of the Tour of Oman.
- Molano won the sprint, marking his 28th career win and Colombia's first Pro victory of the season.
- Gaviria secured second place, completing a perfect day for Colombian cycling.
- The first stage was a flat 170.9 km route from the Ministry of Tourism to Bimmah Sink Hole.
- An early three-rider breakaway was caught in the final 22 kilometers.
- Molano launched his winning sprint with 200 meters to go.
- All GC contenders finished with the same time, except for bonus seconds.
- The next stage is a more demanding 191.4 km route from Al Rustaq Fort to Yitti Hills.