“The Gorilla” Andre Greipel won the fifth stage of Tour of Qatar and he was followed by Lithuanian Aidis Kruopis of Orica-GreenEDGE. The last step on the podium was taken by Dutchman Theo Bos (Belkin Pro Cycling).

The Belkin Pro Cycling TEAM scored another podium finish in today’s fifth stage of the Tour of Qatar. Theo Bos sprinted to third place. André Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) won in Madinat Al Shamal ahead of Aidis Kruopis (Orica-GreenEDGE). 

"I didn’t feel super in the last few days, but today I felt a bit better again,” said Bos. “I’m still not one hundred per cent, but my legs were OK today.

“I’m happy with this third place although there could have been more in it for me. I wanted to sit in Greipel’s wheel but Niki Terpstra was there. When Greipel accelerated, he wasn’t able to hold his wheel, which caused a small gap and cost me.” 

The riders took it relatively easy after yesterday’s record-breaking stage. Four riders were allowed to go free in an escape while the peloton remained in control behind. The main pack reeled in the four attackers just before the sprint started in earnest. 

“I think the riders agreed that they deserved a little bit of rest after a rough couple of days,” said Sports Director Jan Boven. “The wind was in their favour as well.” 
 

Boven believes Bos took his third place thanks to good teamwork.

“Lars Boom worked hard for Theo in the final kilometres.” 
 

Bos looks forward to the final stage tomorrow.

“It’s a short stage and a bunch sprint is unavoidable. Barry Markus and I will try for a good result.”

Starting at 12.45 CET, you can follow the final stage on CyclingQuotes.com/live. You can read our preview here.