Tour of Oman: Ide Sсhelling was millimeters away from victory

The rider of Astana Qazaqstan Team Ide Sсhelling finished second in the fourth stage of Tour of Oman.

Ide demonstrated a powerful performance and desire to win the penultimate stage of the Tour of Oman. A photofinish was needed to determine a winner in a bunch sprint of the fourth 104-kilometer stage from Fanja to Yitti Hills, Ide finished second.

“The start of the season has been a shake to the system, I was close in the Muscat Classic to stay with the first group but ultimately, I had to let go. I went deep and in the days after I never had a good feeling in my legs. Luckily today I felt a little bit better and I’m proud that it turned into a result immediately”, – said Ide Sсhelling about finishing second.

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