
A Belgian rider in cycling's Tour of Qatar has died in his sleep.
21 year old Frederiek Nolf is believed to have suffered a heart attack.
Organisers have announced today's fifth and penultimate stage will be neutralised, with competitiors riding together from the start to the finish over a shorter distance, as a mark of respect.
Nolf's Topsport team-mates will ride to the start before pulling out of the event.
Yesterday's fourth stage was won by Manx cyclist Mark Cavendish.

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