Caleb Ewan wins the first stage of the Tour of Oman. Frenchman Bryan Coquard and Norwegian Alexander Kristoff second and third.
Australian Ewan signs the 61st victory of his career. French neo-professional Paul Magnier, 19, takes fifth place in the stage, two weeks after his inaugural victory during the Mallorca challenge. General classification: Caleb Ewan (AUS/Jayco AlUla) 4:23:18. Bryan Coquetard (FRA)Cofidis) at 0:04. Oscar Pelegri-Ferrandis (ESP/Burgos-BH) 0:05. Polychronis Tzortzakis (GRE/Roojai) 0;05. Alexander Kristoffs (NOR/Uno-X) 0 :06. Gleb Syrista (RUS/Astana) 5. Paul Magniers (Fra/Soudal-Quick Step) all