03/02 > 05/02/2010
14/02 > 19/02/2010 
07/03 > 14/03/2010
27/03 > 28/03/2010
11/04/2010
21/04/2010
21/04/2010
25/04/2010
14/05 > 16/05/2010
05/06/2010
03/07 > 25/07/2010
18/07/2010
05/09 > 12/09/2010
10/10/2010
The Middle East is adding another jewel to its sporting crown at the start of 2010, the Tour of Oman. Following the success of the men’s Tour of Qatar, which has become the immutable start of the competitive cycling calendar, from 14 to 19 February 2010, the peloton will discover the Sultanate of Oman and its warm and welcoming people. The country’s rich landscape offers riders and spectators a challenging race, framed by breathtaking views ranging from sea to mountains. The riders will blaze through the five consecutive stages of the competition, before culminating in the time trials in the streets of Muscat, the country’s capital.
| 16 teams and the star riders | |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM Quick Step : Boonen (Bel) OmegaPharma Lotto : Gilbert (Bel) TopSport Vlaanderen-Mercator DENMARK Team Saxo Bank: Cancellara (Sui), JJ Haedo (Arg) FRANCE AG2R La Mondiale : Mondory (Fra) Saur-Sojasun : Casper (Fra),. Engoulvent (Fra) GERMANY Team Milram : Knaven (Ned), Ciolek (Ger) GREAT BRITAIN Team Sky: Boasson Hagen (Nor), Flecha (Esp) |
ITALY Liquigas-Doimo : Bennati (Ita) THE NETHERLANDS Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team : R.Feillu (Fra) RUSSIA Team Katusha : Pozzato, Napolitano (Ita) SWITZERLAND Cervelo Test Team : Hammond (Gbr), Haussler (All) USA BMC Racing Team : Ballan (Ita) Team Columbia-HTC : Cavendish (Gbr) Team Garmin Transitions : Farrar (Usa) Trek Livestrong |
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The Sultanate of Oman is a unique place where one can feel its magic everywhere, an exceptional and welcoming destination which boasts a multitude of wonders. From North to South, Oman offers its geographical treasures and a great number of cultural, sport and leisure activities. In this land, the Indian Ocean touches the deserts’ sands where grow the famous "boswelia" trees (frankincense trees), the souks are rich with silver and frankincense, new roads lead to colourful mountains, lush oasis hide fortified villages and their ancestral traditions.
North/Musandam Peninsula- In this quiet region, where time seems to have come to a halt, the sheer coast dives into the bright green waters of the sea, forming amazing fiords. Muscat & region-Cultural & financial heart of the country, Muscat is the ideal place from where to discover the many aspects of Oman. From the coast to the desert, through historical forts and the lively sheep market of Nizwa, the travellers will be amazed by these different faces of the destination.
South/Dhofar-This region, with Salalah for capital, differentiates itself by the monsoon rains that fall over the mountains and coastal plain during the summer, leaving behind a lush and green nature. Between deserts, frankincense trees and luxuriant mountains, Dhofar should be discovered through its awesome landscape, its rare flora and fauna and the locals’ kindness.
Official Site for Oman Tourism
