The 3rd stage of the Tour of Qatar had riders tackle a 10.9km individual time trial. After yesterday’s brutal day in the desert where riders were battered by sand and wind, the peloton were again exposed to the unrelenting elements albeit for just 10.9km.
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung had Edvald Boasson Hagen give the course a good crack and the Norwegian star was able to come in just 21 seconds down on eventual winner, Niki Terpstra (Etixx-Quickstep). This performance was good enough to net 8th position for the MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung rider on the stage.
Fabian Cancellara (Trek Factory Racing) and Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) completed the stage podium. Terpstra would take the lead in the GC. Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will now look ahead to the upcoming 3 road stages where we hope to have one of sprinters challenging for the victory.
Edvald Boasson Hagen – Rider
Jens Zemke – Head of Performance
A million Euro's and we're celebrating 8th?
Wasn't this guy touted as the next Merckx a few years back? Eddy, not Axel.
yes, I am a little grumpy today.