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Breuillard Takes First Professional Win at Genting Highlands as Jasch Retains Orange Jersey
Nicolas Breuillard of TotalEnergies claimed his first professional victory with a stunning breakaway win atop Genting Highlands on Stage 5 of the 2026 Tour de Langkawi. The French rider, who will join XDS Astana in 2027, attacked inside the final 2km to beat Josh Burnett, while Lennart Jasch finished third and retained the overall leader’s orange jersey.
Charles Lee
Oct 1
Rikunov Takes Breakaway Victory at Cameron Highlands as Jasch Retains Orange Jersey
Petr Rikunov of Wheeltop ROTOR Chengdu Continental Team claimed a surprise victory on Stage 4 of the 2026 Tour de Langkawi at Cameron Highlands. The Russian rider converted an early breakaway into a summit win and took the polka-dot jersey, while Lennart Jasch finished ninth to retain the overall leader’s orange jersey ahead of the crucial Genting Highlands stage.
Charles Lee
Sep 30
Malucelli Claims Second Stage Win as Jasch Retains Orange Jersey
Matteo Malucelli sprinted to his second stage victory at the 2026 Tour de Langkawi, while Lennart Jasch safely retained the race lead ahead of Cameron Highlands.
Charles Lee
Sep 29
Jasch Conquers Gunung Jerai and Takes Overall Lead at Le Tour de Langkawi
Germany's Lennart Jasch conquered Mount Jerai to win Stage 2 of Le Tour de Langkawi 2026, moving into the overall lead ahead of key mountain stages later in the race.
Charles Lee
Sep 28
Matteo Malucelli Overcomes Crash Scare to Win Tour de Langkawi Opener
Matteo Malucelli overcame a pre-race crash scare to win Stage 1 of the 2026 Tour de Langkawi in Kampar, claiming both the orange leader's jersey and sprint classification lead.
Charles Lee
Sep 27
Matteo Malucelli Undergoes Hospital Examination After Pre-Race Training Crash, XDS Astana Remains Optimistic About Tour de Langkawi Start
XDS Astana sprinter Matteo Malucelli was taken to hospital after a training crash before the 2026 Tour de Langkawi. Aaron Gate says the team remains confident ahead of the race opener.
Charles Lee
Sep 26
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
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