2025 Yellow River Estuary (Dongying) International Road Cycling Race Kicks Off Soon 

(By Cassie Lyu, 7Cycling, Dongying) June 14, 2025 – The two-day "Lucky Shandong" 2025 Yellow River Estuary (Dongying) Road Cycling Race will take place in Lijin County and Longju Town, Dongying District, Shandong Province, on June 14th and 15th.

This year marks a significant milestone as the event has been elevated to UCI Men Elite 2.2 status, joining the ranks of "Category B International Events in China," thereby enhancing its scale and influence. 

Dongying, the host city, lies in northern Shandong on the coast of the Bohai Sea. With a total area of 8,257 km² and a population of 2.208 million, it administers three districts (Dongying, Hekou, Kenli) and two counties (Guangrao, Lijin). Dongying is a uniquely captivating city where: 

1. The mighty Yellow River meets the sea, 

2. The Shengli Oilfield emerged, 

3. The ancient military strategist Sun Wu was born, 

4. The traditional Lvju opera originated, 

5. Vast wetlands thrive. 

First held in 2016, the Yellow River Estuary (Dongying) Road Cycling Race enters its 9th edition this year. The professional race comprises two stages: 

 Stage 1 (Lijin): 138.7 km 

Stage 2 (Dongying District, Longju): 137.8 km 

Following Category B international standards, the organizing committee has invited 20 teams (10 international, 10 domestic, including Hong Kong China and Chinese Taipei), totaling about 120 riders. 19 teams hold UCI Continental status. An amateur race will run concurrently, featuring Men’s Elite, Men’s Master, and Women’s categories. 

Four Jerseys: 

Yellow Jersey: Best general classification rider

Green Jersey: Best sprint rider

White Jersey: Best greater China rider 

Blue Jersey: Best Asian rider

Teams will compete fiercely for these honors. 

Stage 1: Lijin (138.7 km, Flat) 

Start: 7:30 AM, June 14 from Fengming Sports Park 

Route: Riders head north along the Lihuang Embankment. After 26.6 km, they complete 3 laps of a 28.5km circuit before returning via the embankment. 

Finish: Lijin Culture & Art Center (start point) 

Sprint Points: 

 Lap 1: 43.1 km 

 Lap 3: 100.1 km 

Expected to end in a bunch sprint. 

Stage 2: Longju, Dongying District (137.8 km, Flat) 

Start: 8:30 AM, June 15 @ Longju Lake Square 

Route: Riders enter a circuit after 3.9 km, completing 10 laps of a 13km loop before sprinting to the finish. 

Sprint Points: 

 Lap 5: 60.2 km 

 Lap 7: 86.2 km 

Likely a bunch sprint; decisive for overall standings. 

Participating Teams (Total: 110 riders) 

International Teams: 

1. TERENGGANU CYCLING TEAM（TSG）

2. ROOJAI INSURANCE（ROI）

3. VICTORIA SPORTS PRO CYCLING TEAM（VSC）

4. NUSANTARA-BYC（NCT）

5. St George Continental Cycling Team（STG） 

6. 7ELEVEN CLIQQ -ROADBIKE PHILIPPINES（7RP）

7. QUICK PRO TEAM（QPT）

8. Thailand National Team（THA）

9. MONGOLIA NATIONAL TEAM（MGL）

10. LX CYCLING TEAM（LXC）

China Based Teams: 

1. LI NING STAR（LNS）

2. HUANSHENG-VONOA-TAISHAN SPORT TEAM（HST）

3. HKSI PRO CYCLING TEAM（HKS）

4. GIANT CYCLING TEAM（MSS）

5. PINGTAN INTERNATIONAL TOURISM ISLAND CYCLING TEAM（PIT）

6. THE HURRICANE & THUNDER CYCLING TEAM（THT）

7. CAMP CYCLING TEAM（CCT）

8. FNIX - SCOM - HENGXIANG CYCLING TEAM（FNX）

9. SHENZHEN KUNG CYCLING TEAM（KSZ）

10. BRYTON RACING TEAM（BYT）

(Image source: Event Organizer)