Stage 2 of Tour of Qatar 2015 was the scene of one of the most spectacular events in the history of the race as a sand storm hit the peloton in the first hour of what was to be an action-packed stage.

Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) has snared his second stage win of this year’s Tour de France.

2014 Tour de France videos - stage 15: Jack Bauer (Team Garmin-Sharp-POC) and Martin Elmiger (IAM Cycling) get caught in final 50 meters; Alexander Kristoff wins for Russia; Stage summary; Interview, Final kilometer; Landscape.

Riding in support of Russia and its endeavors, Team Katusha’s Norwegian Alexander Kristoff earlier today sprinted to victory in stage 12 of Tour de France 2014; Team Astana’s Vincenzo Nibali maintained his overall Tour de France lead.

Riding in support of Russia and its endeavors, Team Katusha’s Norwegian Alexander Kristoff earlier today sprinted to victory in stage 12 of Tour de France 2014; Team Astana’s Vincenzo Nibali kept the overall Tour de France lead.

Can the UCI pound a square peg into a round hole?