Velochimp: Astrochimp on Cycling

Early season racing hits the Middle East with racing in Doha and the Tour of Qatar. The Doha International GP will take place on Jan 27th and will feature the debut of Erik “Zoom Zoom” Zabel with his new Milram team. Petacchi will not be present, so Zabel gets to test out the leadout train for himself.

Tom Boonen will lead his QuickStep Team and show off the new “Maglia Iridata”. Other teams include Davitamon-Lotto, Chocolade Jacques-T-Interim and Unibet.com, Rabobank, Skill-Shimano, Phonak, Team CSC, le Gerolsteiner, Team Wiesenhof-Akud, Cofidis, Française des Jeux, Agritubel, Team Milram, Ceramica Panaria-Navigare, Naturino-Sapore di Mare and Kazak team CT Capec.

Tour of Qatar Stages:
Friday, January, 27th - Doha International Grand Prix
Doha Al Corniche: 108 km

Monday, January, 30th - 1st stage
Khalifa Stadium - Al Khor Corniche: 131,5 km

Tuesday, January, 31st - 2nd stage
Camel Race Track - Al Khor Corniche: 138 km

Wednesday, February, 1st - 3rd stage
Sealine Beach Resort - Khalifa Stadium : 160 km

Thursday, February, 2nd - 4th stage
Al Zubarah - Qatar Olympic Committee: 144 km

Friday, February, 3rd - 5th stage
Al Thakhira - Doha Corniche: 151,5 km (11 laps on the finish line))

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