Muscat – The 14th Tour of Oman concluded on the iconic climb of Jabal Akhdar on Wednesday.

After an entertaining battle with French duo David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) and Valentin Paret-Peintre of Soudal Quick-Step, UAE Team Emirates-XRG‘s Adam Yates finished second behind Paret-Peintre on the fifth and final stage of the Tour of Oman atop Jabal Akhdhar.

With the result, Briton Yates moved into the leader’s jersey and successfully retained his Tour of Oman title.