If you spent your winter worrying about Juan Sebastián Molano’s knees, you can officially relax.
The Colombian sprinter—who hasn’t pinned on a race number in five months due to injury—kicked off the 2026 Tour of Oman in the best way possible: by blasting past the field to take the win (and the first leader’s jersey) at the scenic Bimmah Sinkhole.
It was a classic “Desert Opener.” A brave three-man breakaway spent the day cooking in the sun while UAE Team Emirates-XRG controlled the gap with the enthusiasm of a librarian guarding the restricted section. With 10km to go, the catch was made, and the peloton hurtled toward the technical finish.
Lead-outs are an art form, and Rui Oliveira was the artist today. He kept Molano sheltered until the absolute last second, allowing the Colombian to launch his sprint with fresh legs. It was a dominant return for a rider who spent two months completely off the bike last year.
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