Muscat Classic takes place today

Muscat: Now into its fourth edition, the Muscat Classic takes place on Friday and features on the ProSeries calendar, ahead of the Tour of Oman (7-11 February 2026), which has been a fixture of the international cycling scene since 2010.
The peloton will include 18 teams, among them 11 WorldTeams, two more than in 2025, highlighting the growing prestuge of the event. From the coastal road of Al Mouj to the demanding ascent of Jabal Al Akhdhar (Green Mountain), riders will be tested across a diverse and challenging course that spans desert landscape and Oman's most iconic peaks.

Much more than just a warm-up race. Since 2023, the Muscat Classic has provided an opportunity for punchy riders to battle it out around the capital.
It is in the hills, mostly concentrated in the second half of the course, that the peloton spreads out, giving way to a battle that involves only about thirty riders on the heights of Al Bustan: knowing how to sprint is not a luxury if you want to make a difference.
For the 2026 edition, the race's promotion to the ProSeries category will give even more prestige to the prize at stake at the finish line. The stars of the spring classics will find this an opportunity to make their mark.

Muscat Classic past winners

2025: Rick Pluimers (Tudor Pro Cycling Team)
2024: Finn Fisher-Black (UAE Team Emirates)
2023: Jenthe Biermans (Team Arkéa Samsic)