Race News

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.