Cavendish Wins Tour Of Qatar Third Stage

Last updated : 05 February 2013 By Kev Monks

Mark Cavendish won the third stage of the Tour Of Qatar.

A 143km stage from Al Wakra to Masaieed, mainly on long, straight roads saw Mark Cavendish's Omega Pharma Quick Step team doing plenty of work on the front of a peloton which included race leader Brent Bookwalter.

This ensured a bunch sprint with the main teams all trying to get their sprinters to the front as the finished line approached at speeds of 60kmph.

Cavendish was quite a way back but saw a gap open and went for the line to win in a time of 3.05.14.   

Picture https://twitter.com/opqscyclingteam/status/298775169068048385/photo/1

Cavendish's team mate Aidis Kruopis was third, behind Barry Markis of Vacansoliel.

Brent Bookwalter retains his leader's jersey.