2025 COTTI COFFEE UCI WorldTour Tour of Guangxi Stage 4 | Magnier Dominates Again, Sets New Record with Fourth Consecutive Victory

On October 17, the fourth stage of the 2025 COTTI COFFEE UCI WorldTour Tour of Guangxi (hereinafter referred to as the 2025 Tour of Guangxi) took place between Bama and Jinchengjiang. Covering a distance of 176.3 kilometers, the stage featured the most climbing of this year’s race, with four categorized ascents and two intermediate sprints. French sprinter Paul Magnier of Soudal Quick-Step emerged victorious once again, claiming his fourth consecutive stage win and setting a new record for the most stage victories and longest winning streak in a single edition of the Tour of Guangxi.

Stage 4 featured two intermediate sprints and four categorized climbs—two Category 2 and two Category 3—making it the most elevation-intensive stage of this year’s race. The competition for the Ganten polka dot jersey intensified as riders battled for mountain classification points throughout the day.

The stage commenced at 10:50 a.m. from Bama Longevity Culture Square, with 131 riders taking the start. Early breakaway efforts were led by Simon Guglielmi (Arkéa–B&B Hotels) and Peter Øxenberg (INEOS Grenadiers), later joined by four additional riders to form a six-man lead group. The breakaway gained a maximum advantage of four minutes over the peloton. Guglielmi capitalized on the climbs to consolidate his lead in the King of the Mountains classification.

As the race entered its final 30 kilometers, the peloton increased its pace and successfully reeled in the breakaway. Jhonatan Narváez (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) claimed bonus seconds at the final intermediate sprint. In the closing meters, Max Walscheid (Jayco–AlUla) initiated the sprint, but Magnier surged through the center to take a decisive win. Pavel Bittner (Picnic–PostNL) and Jordi Meeus (Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe) completed the podium in second and third place, respectively.

Magnier continues to lead the general classification and now wears three jerseys: the red leader’s jersey sponsored by COTTI COFFEE, the blue points classification jersey sponsored by Beibu Gulf Bank, and the white best young rider jersey sponsored by Li-Ning. Simon Guglielmi retains the Ganten polka dot jersey as the King of the Mountains, while Stan Dewulf (Decathlon–AG2R) was awarded the Combativity Prize for his aggressive riding.

Beyond the competition, the stage also highlighted the hospitality of the host city. Bama County presented riders with a lifetime tourism pass, granting free access to its renowned scenic attractions such as Crystal Palace, Baimo Cave, and Hundred Birds Rock. This gesture reflects Bama’s warm invitation to share its natural beauty and cultural heritage with the world.

The course traversed Donglan County, known for its bronze drum heritage and revolutionary history, and concluded in Jinchengjiang District, a key logistics hub with rich cultural and ethnic diversity. These locations provided a scenic and culturally vibrant backdrop for the race.

Stage 5, the Queen Stage, will take riders from Yizhou to Nongla over 165.8 kilometers. Featuring a Category 1 and a Category 3 climb, the stage culminates with the iconic ascent to Nongla—a decisive battleground for general classification contenders and the ultimate test of climbing prowess.