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Gallery: Sagan secures another year in the rainbow jersey

Oct 17, 2016

Edvald Boasson Hagen was all smiles at the start of the men's elite road race on a sunny day in Doha, Qatar. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

French fans had high hopes for a sprinter-heavy squad led by Nacer Bouhanni. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

The road race started with over a hundred kilometers of racing in the desert outside of Doha. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Seven riders escape the bunch to form the day's early escape. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

After a relaxed start, things picked up considerably in the crosswinds, with the bunch lining out and then splitting into echelons. The front group caught the early break before long. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

The pace didn't let up when the riders rolled onto the 17-kilometer circuit on the manmade Pearl island. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Belgium worked hard in the lead group to extend the advantage over the many contenders caught behind the split. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Peter Sagan bided his team in the front group, waiting for a sprint. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Every attempt to get clear of the lead group was ultimately reeled in, setting up a sprint to the finish in Doha. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Peter Sagan surged to the front with 200 meters to go. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

The 2015 champion successfully defended his title, besting former champions Mark Cavendish and Tom Boonen at the line. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Boonen was gracious in defeat. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Sagan was sure to thank his teammates after the second straight worlds victory. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Cavendish was left to wonder what might have been if he'd played the finishing straight a bit differently. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Midway through last season, many observers were questioning Sagan's ability to deliver in big races — he has since claimed two rainbow jerseys, the Tour of Flanders, a fifth points classification at the Tour de France, and plenty of other stellar victories. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Peter Sagan, Mark Cavendish, and Tom Boonen stood atop the final podium in Doha. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

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Tags: Doha 2016 UCI World Road Championships Gallery Road UCI World Road Championships

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