Moments later, Boasson Hagen realized that he had suffered a double puncture which ultimately required a bike change. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
The peloton rode past Al Shamal Sports Club on the 189 kilometer route from the Al Zubarah Fort to Madinat al Shamal. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
An 11-man break was later reduced to four. Preben Van Hecke, Patrick Gretsch, Jesper Asselman, and Mark McNally were eventually pulled back by Dimension Data’s efforts to protect the lead. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
With eight kilometers to go, Edvald Boasson Hagen dropped back to deal with a punctured front tire. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Mark Renshaw stayed back with Boasson Hagen to help him chase back to the pack. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Moments later, Boasson Hagen realized that he had suffered a double puncture which ultimately required a bike change. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Again the Dimension Data squad worked to keep Boasson Hagen in the race. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Boasson Hagen got caught up in a chase group and had to take matters into his own hands. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
BMC and Katusha drilled the pace late in the stage, putting Greg Van Avermaet and Alexander Kristoff in good position for the sprint. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Kristoff got the win with Van Avermaet finishing second. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
With no teammates left to provide a lead-out, Mark Cavendish came across in fifth place on the stage. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Teamwork paid off for Katusha on stage 4. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Luck was not on Edvald Boasson Hagen’s side in stage 4 of the Tour of Qatar. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Mark Cavendish moved back in to the overall lead at the Tour of Qatar. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
THE 2020 TOUR DE FRANCE
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