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Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2026 Stage 8 | LEITÃO Iúri Shines in Sprint by Qinghai Lake as CAICEDO CEPEDA Jonathan Klever Crowned Overall Champion
Qinghai Lake, Qinghai, China, July 18 – LEITÃO Iúri (Caja Rural–Seguros RGA) sprinted to victory on the final stage of the 2026 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai, while CAICEDO CEPEDA Jonathan Klever (Wheeltop Rotor Chengdu Team) was crowned the overall winner of the 25th edition of the race.
Cassie Lyu
Jul 18
Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2026 Concludes with Closing and Awards Ceremony
QINGHAI LAKE, Qinghai, China, July 18 – The 25th edition of the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai came to a successful conclusion on July 18, with the Closing and Awards Ceremony held in the afternoon at the Qinghai Lake Scenic Area.
Cassie Lyu
Jul 18
Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2026 Stage 7 | MACIAS ESTRADA Cesar Wins Stage as CAICEDO CEPEDA Jonathan Klever Retains the Yellow Jersey
Xihai Town, Qinghai, China, July 17 – MACIAS ESTRADA Cesar (Burgos Burpellet BH) claimed victory on Stage 7 of the 2026 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai after winning a fast bunch sprint in Xihai Town. NENCINI Tommaso (Solution Tech Nippo Rali) finished second, while SALBY Alexander (Li Ning Star) completed the podium in third. CAICEDO CEPEDA Jonathan Klever (Wheeltop Rotor Chengdu Team) successfully defended the ICBC General Classification Yellow Jersey heading into the final sta
Cassie Lyu
Jul 17
Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2026 Stage 5 | BAGATIN Christian Wins Solo in the Rain as CAICEDO CEPEDA Jonathan Klever Regains the Yellow Jersey
Gonghe, Qinghai, China, July 15 – BAGATIN Christian (MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort) claimed an impressive solo victory on Stage 5 of the 2026 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai after attacking with 38 kilometres remaining and holding off the chasing riders all the way to the finish in Gonghe. CAICEDO CEPEDA Jonathan Klever (Wheeltop Rotor Chengdu Team) finished second to reclaim the ICBC General Classification Yellow Jersey, while SEPULVEDA Eduardo (Li Ning Star) sprinted to third.
Cassie Lyu
Jul 15
Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2026 Stage 4 | UMBA LOPEZ Abner Santiago Wins in Guide as CASTELLON RIBALTA Jan Takes the Yellow Jersey
Guide, Qinghai, China, July 14 – UMBA LOPEZ Abner Santiago (Solution Tech Nippo Rali) claimed victory on Stage 4 of the 2026 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai after outsprinting a three-rider breakaway in Guide. CASTELLON RIBALTA Jan (Caja Rural–Seguros RGA) finished second to move into the lead of the ICBC General Classification, while BUCHMANN Emanuel (Cofidis) completed the stage podium in third.
Cassie Lyu
Jul 14
Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2026 Stage3 | MULUEBERHAN Henok Triumphs in Huzhu as CAICEDO CEPEDA Jonathan Klever Takes the Yellow Jersey
Huzhu, Qinghai, China, July 13 – Defending champion MULUEBERHAN Henok (XDS Astana Team) returned to winning form on Stage 3 of the 2026 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai, outsprinting a select group of riders to claim victory in Huzhu after the race's first major mountain stage.Starting in Menyuan and finishing in Huzhu, the 168-kilometre stage featured one Category 1 climb, one Category 2 climb and three intermediate sprints, providing the first decisive test for the General Class
Cassie Lyu
Jul 13
Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2026 Stage 2 | BESSEGA Gabriele Wins in Menyuan to Take the Yellow Jersey
Menyuan, Qinghai, China, July 12 – BESSEGA Gabriele (Team Polti VisitMalta) claimed victory on Stage 2 of the 2026 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai with a powerful bunch sprint in Menyuan, moving into the lead of the ICBC General Classification and taking the Yellow Jersey.
Cassie Lyu
Jul 12
Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2026 Stage 1 | Alexander Salby Wins Rain-Soaked Opener to Claim the First Yellow Jersey
SALBY Alexander (Li Ning Star) claimed victory in the opening stage of the 2026 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai after a dramatic finale in Xining. The Dane also took the first ICBC General Classification Yellow Jersey, while PAJUR Markus, WANG Kuicheng and SALBY topped the remaining classifications after Stage 1.
Cassie Lyu
Jul 11
The 25th Tour of Magnificent Qinghai Officially Opens
Xining, Qinghai, China, July 10, 2026 — The 25th Tour of Magnificent Qinghai officially opened on Friday morning at the Qinghai Sports Center in Xining, marking the start of another edition of one of the world's premier high-altitude professional road cycling races.
Held at the height of Qinghai's summer, when Xining—known as China's "Summer Capital"—is at its most picturesque, the annual race once again welcomes elite cyclists from around the globe to compete across the brea
Cassie Lyu
Jul 10
Baku–Khankendi Stage 5: Josh Burnett Claims Solo Victory and Overall Title in First Professional Win
Josh Burnett wins Stage 5 of the 2026 Baku–Khankendi Cycling Race with a solo attack, securing both the stage victory and overall title in his first professional victory.
Charles Lee
May 15
Baku–Khankendi Stage 4: Marco Manenti Sprints to Victory as Teugels Retains Mountains Lead
Marco Manenti wins Stage 4 of the 2026 Baku–Khankendi Cycling Race in a sprint finish, while Fedorov keeps the overall lead and Teugels retains the mountains jersey.
Charles Lee
May 14
Baku–Khankendi Stage 3: Gleb Syritsa Wins Bunch Sprint as XDS Astana Secures Double Podium
Gleb Syritsa wins Stage 3 of the 2026 Baku–Khankendi Cycling Race in a bunch sprint after a strong team lead-out, securing a double podium for XDS Astana.
Charles Lee
May 13
Baku–Khankendi Azerbaijan Cycling Race Stage 2:Fedorov Attacks Late to Take Victory as Overall Leader Changes
Yevgeniy Fedorov wins Stage 2 of the 2026 Baku–Khankendi Azerbaijan Cycling Race after a late attack, taking both the stage victory and the overall leader’s jersey.
Charles Lee
May 12
Baku–Khankendi Azerbaijan Cycling Race Stage 1: Schnyrko Sprints to Victory as Li Ning Star Team Claims Opening Win
Aliaksei Schnyrko wins Stage 1 of the 2026 Baku–Khankendi Azerbaijan Cycling Race in a bunch sprint in Sumgayit, taking both the stage victory and overall lead.
Charles Lee
May 11
Li Auto Cup 2026 Tour of Hainan – Stage 5 | Salby Wins Sprint Finale as Silva Claims Overall Victory
Alexander Salby claimed victory in the sprint finish of Stage 5 at the 2026 Tour of Hainan, while Guillermo Thomas Silva successfully defended the yellow jersey to secure overall victory in the General Classification. The final stage from Baoting to Sanya concluded a week of racing across Hainan Island, with all classification jerseys decided.
Cassie Lyu
Apr 18
Li Auto Cup 2026 Tour of Hainan – Stage 4 | Silva Dominates Qixianling, Wins Again and Reclaims GC Lead
Guillermo Thomas Silva (XDS Astana Team) claimed his second stage victory of the race on Stage 4 of the Li Auto Cup 2026 Tour of Hainan, attacking decisively on the final climb to Qixianling. With the uphill finish proving decisive, Silva rode clear in the final 500 metres to reclaim the yellow jersey and move back into the lead of the General Classification. Thomas Pesenti finished second on the stage, with Alessandro Fancellu third.
Cassie Lyu
Apr 18
Li Auto Cup 2026 Tour of Hainan – Stage 3 | Miltiadis Solos to Victory as Berasategi Takes General Classification Lead
Andreas Miltiadis of Quick Pro Team claimed a memorable solo victory on Stage 3 of the Li Auto Cup 2026 Tour of Hainan after launching a late attack in the final kilometres. Despite a strong chase from the peloton, the Cypriot rider held on to take the win. Behind him, Daniel Cavia finished second, while Xabier Berasategi placed third and moved into the lead of the General Classification. Berasategi also retained the green jersey, as Igor Chzhan extended his advantage in the
Cassie Lyu
Apr 17
Li Auto Cup 2026 Tour of Hainan – Stage 2 | Guillermo Thomas Silva Wins Queen Stage and Takes General Classification Lead
Guillermo Thomas Silva claimed victory on the queen stage of the Li Auto Cup 2026 Tour of Hainan, taking the General Classification lead after a demanding day of racing from Danzhou.
Cassie Lyu
Apr 16
Li Auto Cup 2026 Tour of Hainan Opens in Haikou | Dušan Rajović Dominates the Sprint to Win Stage 1
Dušan Rajović opened the Li Auto Cup 2026 Tour of Hainan with a sprint victory in Stage 1 in Haikou. The Solution Tech NIPPO Rali rider claimed the yellow jersey as overall leader and the green jersey for the points classification after a fast-finishing 177-kilometer opener. Igor Chzhan and Wang Ruidong took the polka-dot and blue jerseys respectively.
Cassie Lyu
Apr 15
Conway storms to victory in Haikou with blistering closing speed
Great Britain’s Oliver Conway claimed a statement victory at the 2026 World Triathlon Cup Haikou, unleashing blistering closing speed to win a fast and aggressive men’s sprint-distance race.
Courtney Akrigg
Mar 23
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