The bunch on the wide roads at ASO's Tour of Qatar - the beginning of the professional elite season. (Image credit: CJ Farquharson/WomensCycling.net)
The Tour of Qatar has selected 16 teams of eight riders to compete in its 11th edition from February 5-10, 2012. These dates will signal a return to business for many leading lights of cycling's elite.
Four flat stages are on the programme, which should suit all-rounders and sprinters. There is also a team time trial on the Lusail car racing circuit, where the best teams will display their collective power.
Teams for the 2012 Tour of Qatar BMC Racing Team Bridgestone Anchor Pro Cycling Team Champion System Farnese Neri Cycling Team FDJ-BigMat Garmin-Barracuda Greenedge Cycling Team Katusha Team Liquigas-Cannondale Lotto-Belisol Team Omega Pharma-Quick Step Cycling Team Project 1t4i Rabobank Radioshack-Nissan RTS Racing team Sky Pro Cycling 2012 Tour of Qatar Route February 5: Stage 1 - Barzan Towers - Doha Golf Club, 142.5km February 6: Stage 2 - Monday 6th February: Lusail Circuit (TTT), 11.3km February 7: Stage 3 - Tuesday 7th February: Dukhan - Al Gharafa Stadium, 146.5km February 8: Stage 4 - Wednesday 8th February: Al Thakhira - Madinat Al Shamal, 144km February 9: Stage 5 - Thursday 9th February: Camel Race Track - Al Khor Corniche, 160km February 10: Stage 6 - Friday 10th February: Sealine Beach Resort - Doha Corniche, 120km
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