Kristoff outsprints Cavendish to win the second stage in Qatar
Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) bounced back from yesterday’s 5th place by beating Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data) in a huge battle between the two giants on the second stage of the Tour of Qatar. After a big crash had left just a small group to sprint for the win, the Norwegian held off the Manxman when he tried to pass him on the right while Roy Jans (Wanty-Groupe Gobert) completed the podium. Cavendish defended the lead with a 5-second advantage over Kristoff.
Tour of Qatar 2016 – stage 2 results (Doha-Doha)
| 1 | Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) | 3:11:26 |
| 2 | Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data) | |
| 3 | Roy Jans (Wanty – Groupe Gobert) | |
| 4 | Greg Van Avermaet (BMC) | |
| 5 | Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor) Dimension Data | |
| 6 | Andrea Francesco Palini (Skydive Dubai) | |
| 7 | Sacha Modolo (Lampre – Merida) | |
| 8 | André Looij (Roompot – Oranje Peloton) | |
| 9 | Tomasz Kiendys (CCC Sprandi Polkowice) | |
| 10 | Viacheslav Kuznetsov (Katusha) |
