International cyclists conquer Himalayan challenge in Xizang
The Sixth China Xizang Trans-Himalaya International Cycling Race concluded on Sunday in Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region, following five days of competition across some of the world's highest roads.
More than 100 riders from 17 teams, including eight international squads and nine from across China, covered over 420 kilometers, passing through Nyingchi, Lhokha, and Lhasa before arriving in Shigatse.
The four-stage event showcased dramatic Himalayan landscapes and challenging high-altitude conditions.
Belarusian rider Tsishkou Raman, competing for Li Ning Star, took the overall victory and claimed the yellow jersey. Serbia's Rajovic Dusan, riding for Team Solution Tech–Vini Fantini, won the sprint classification and the green jersey, while Spain's Burgos-BH secured the team title.
Among Asian squads, the Uzbekistan National Team topped the continental standings. Its rider, Tsvetkov Nikita, led the Asian individual classification from the opening stage and retained the white jersey to the finish. China's Li Chaoyi, from Chengdu DYC Cycling Team, won the Greater China overall title and wore the red jersey.
The race is the largest and highest-level international cycling event in Xizang. This year's edition was upgraded to a UCI Men's Elite 2.1 professional series race by the Union Cycliste Internationale.
