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