Tour of Oman

Tour of Oman, here is Daniele Bennati 

Photo: courtesy
Wim Dingemanse

Photo: courtesy
Wim Dingemanse

Daniele Bennati won the 2nd stage of Tour of Oman, Nizawa-Samail of 148 kilometres, overcoming Farrar (Garmin-Transitions) and Boasson Hagen (Team Sky). «My first thought is dedicated to Franco Ballerini – affirms Bennati -: his memory lives in our hearts».

After the problems suffered during last season the sprinter can smile: «I’m very happy to have stopped this situation because for a rider like me, able to win a good number of races, 2009 was difficult to close. Too much problems influenced on my physical and mental condition. It was so important start new season with a victory, first of all to regain confidence. There are many important events in my season: I hope today’s success is the first of a long series».

Bennati won the sprint with hide margin, thanks to growing condition and to the support f the team: «In Qatar I had to find race rhythm after the hard work did in January. Today my team did a great job driving me in first position, thanks especially to Chicchi and Oss. When Team Sky slew down the speed, I decided to start: it was a long sprint, as I like».
Tour of Qatar will offer four stages again to reply: «I’ll try to exploit all the opportunities, looking also to the final ranking. Last stage is time trial and is route good for me to defend».


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