| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Date | February |
| Region | Oman |
| Discipline | Road |
| Competition | UCI Asia Tour |
| Type | One-day race |
| Web site | www |
| History | |
| First edition | 2023 |
| Editions | 2 (as of 2024) |
| First winner |  Jenthe Biermans (BEL) |
| Most wins | No repeat winners |
| Most recent |  Finn Fisher-Black (NZL) |
The Muscat Classic is a cycling race held annually in and around the capital city of Oman, Muscat. It was created in 2023 and is part of UCI Asia Tour in category 1.1. [1]
| Year | Country | Rider | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Belgium | Jenthe Biermans | Arkéa–Samsic |
| 2024 | New Zealand | Finn Fisher-Black | UAE Team Emirates |
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