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Daochao Xie: A Rising Star at the 2025 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai—19-Year-Old Chinese Cyclist
In July 2025, on the highland tracks of the 24th “ICBC” Tour of Magnificent Qinghai International Road Cycling Race, the name of a young Chinese rider repeatedly appeared among the leaders of the general classification—Daochao Xie, only 19 years old. As a first-time participant in this 2.Pro-level, high-altitude, and challenging international event, Xie finished 70th overall and ranked first among Chinese riders, making him one of the most surprising “dark horses” of the comp

Cassie Lyu
Jul 16


Tour of Magnificent Qinghai S8 | SALBY Alexander Claims Final Stage Victory as MULUBRHAN Henok Crowned Overall Champion
SALBY Alexander (Li Ning Star) sprinted to victory on the final stage of 24th"ICBC"Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2025, while XDS Astana Team's MULUBRHAN Henok sealed his overall triumph at the Atomic City Memorial, capping eight days of racing across China's high-altitude landscapes.

Cassie Lyu
Jul 13


Tour of Magnificent Qinghai S7 | RIKUNOV Petr Dominates Haiyan Sprint, MULUBRHAN Henok Snatches Yellow Jersey by 1 Second
GONGHE, Qinghai, China – July 12, 2025 – Petr RIKUNOV (Chengdu DYC Cycling Team) stormed to his maiden professional victory in a thrilling bunch sprint on Stage 7 of the 24th"ICBC"Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2025, while MULUBRHAN Henok (XDS Astana Team) seized the general classification leader by a razor-thin 1-second gap.

Cassie Lyu
Jul 12


Tour of Magnificent Qinghai S6 | MULUBRHAN Henok Sprints to Secure the Victory, SILVA COUSSAN Guillermo Thomas Clings to Yellow Jersey
GANGCHA, Qinghai, China – July 11, 2025 – XDS Astana Team’s MULUBRHAN Henok claimed victory in a select group sprint on Stage 6 of 24th"ICBC"Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2025, while SILVA COUSSAN Guillermo Thomas (Caja Rural - Seguros RGA) narrowly retained the general classification leader by just 4 seconds.
The longest stage with 233km, sponsored by China UnionPay, started in Gangcha and traced the iconic Qinghai Lake circuit before finishing in Gonghe County.

Cassie Lyu
Jul 11


2025 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai S5 | GARCIA TREJO Carlos Alfonso Claims Victory as Yellow Jersey Battle Intensifies
On July 10, Stage 5 of the 24th"ICBC"Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2025 began in Qilian, featuring a challenging uphill start followed by a descent to the culturally rich finish in Gangcha.
After a gruelling stage filled with breakaway attempts, GARCIA TREJO Carlos Alfonso of Petrolike team emerged victorious in a high-speed sprint to the finish. MULUBRHAN Henok of XDS Astana Team secured second place, while SILVA COUSSAN Guillermo Thomas, the current yellow jersey holder fr

Cassie Lyu
Jul 10


2025 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai S4 | LAAS Martin Conquers Qilian Sprint, SILVA COUSSAN Guillermo Thomas Defends Yellow Jersey
MENYUAN, Qinghai, China – July 9, 2025 – Estonian sprinter LAAS Martin (Quick Pro Team) powered to victory in a thrilling bunch sprint on Stage 4 of the 24th"ICBC"Tour of Magnificent Qinghai 2025. Spain’s Guillermo Thomas SILVA (Caja Rural - Seguros RGA) successfully defended the overall leader’s Yellow Jersey.
The 173km stage, sponsored by Western Mining, started in Menyuan. Riders tackled foothills of the Qilian Mountains early on before a long descent to the picturesque f

Cassie Lyu
Jul 9


2025 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai S3| SALBY Alexander Wins Menyuan Sprint, SILVA COUSSAN Guillermo Thomas Retains Yellow Jersey
DUOBA, QINGHAI, CHINA – July 7, 2025 – Stage 2 of the 24th "ICBC" Tour of Magnificent Qinghai commenced today at the Qinghai Duoba National Altitude Sports Training Base – renowned as a "Cradle of Champions" – concluding with a thrilling finale in Huzhu County, the "Land of Rainbows."

Cassie Lyu
Jul 8


2025 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai S2 | SILVA Guillermo Thomas Sprints to Victory and Seizes Yellow Jersey at
DUOBA, QINGHAI, CHINA – July 7, 2025 – Stage 2 of the 24th "ICBC" Tour of Magnificent Qinghai commenced today at the Qinghai Duoba...

Cassie Lyu
Jul 7
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