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Qatar Airways is the Official Partner of the
Tour of Qatar cycling event, attracting some of the world’s best
cyclists to the prestigious event, now in its 11th year.
More than 200 international cyclists will
converge on Qatar for some fine racing that is expected to attract
huge crowds lining the race route.
The nine-day Tour around the tiny Gulf state of
Qatar will see many of the best male and female cyclists compete for the
coveted titles. In the men’s event, distinguished names such as
world champion, Briton Mark Cavendish, Norway’s former world
champion Thor Hushovd, defending champion Australian Mark Renshaw
and Belgian racer Tom Boonen, winner of several Tour of Qatar
races, will all be aiming high for the top prize.
Mark
Cavendish will return to Doha to compete in the event for the
fifth time with Swiss Olympic champion Fabian Cancellara also aiming for the winner’s jacket.
In the women’s race, Kirsten
Wild and defending champion Ellen Van Dijk, from Holland, will
return to Qatar bidding for top honours. The women’s tour will
run from 1-3 February, while the men will compete for the title
from 5-10 February.
“For the past 11 years, this prestigious event has
brought some of the world’s best male and female cyclists to our
capital city of Doha for some fine racing over almost two weeks,”
said Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer,
Akbar Al Baker. “We look forward to bringing our 5-star service to the
athletes arriving in our city and we wish them all the best as the
competition gets underway this week.”
Stages in the Ladies
Tour of Qatar Circuit
Stage 1: Wednesday 1st
February: Camel race Track – Al Khor Corniche (97 kms)
Stage 2:
Thursday 2nd February: Al Zubara Fort – Madinat Al Shamal (114.5
kms)
Stage 3: Friday 3rd February: Katara Cultural Village –
Katara Cultural Village (92.5 kms)
Stages in the Men’s Tour
of Qatar Circuit
Stage 1: Sunday 5th February: Barzan
Towers – Doha Golf Club (142.5 kms)
Stage 2: Monday 6th
February: Lusail Circuit (team time-trial 11.3 kms)
Stage 3:
Tuesday 7th February: Dukhan – Al Gharafa Stadium (146.5 kms)
Stage 4: Wednesday 8th February: Al Thakhira – Madinat Al
Shamal (144 kms)
Stage 5: Thursday 9th February: Camel Race
Track – Al Khor Corniche (160 kms)
Stage 6: Friday 10th
February: Sealine Beach Resort – Doha Corniche (120 kms)
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