Oman stage scrapped due to heat and strong winds

ByReuters

Updated 21/02/2015 at 12:40 GMT

The fifth stage of the Tour of Oman was called off on Saturday because of a combination of soaring temperatures and strong winds, organisers said.

Rafael Valls (Lampre) sur le Tour d'Oman

Image credit: AFP

Officials at first decided to shorten the 151-km stage from Al Sawadi Beach to the Ministry of Housing.

Riders then discussed the conditions with the organisers as they felt safety was at risk in the sandstorms and in temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

The race will now end with Sunday's sixth and final 133-km stage.

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