‘Even as the dog grows old, its sense of smell never fades’ – Nairo Quintana still ambitious for podiums and victories after turning 36

Nairo Quintana came close to his first race victory in four years at the Tour of Oman on Monday, attacking on the final climb of stage 3 only to be caught just 300 metres from the finish line.

The Colombian veteran is at the start of his third season with Movistar and now lies in the top 10 of the GC with the final stage, the 6km, 10% challenge of Green Mountain, lying ahead.