2026 Tour of Binzhou International Cycling Race Commences

The 2026 Tour of Binzhou International Cycling Race began on September 9 at the Yellow River Delta Trade Center Plaza. As the only international-level sporting event in Binzhou and the top professional road cycling race in Shandong Province, this UCI Class 1 race hosted 18 elite teams from 30 nations. Over 400 athletes competed along the Yellow River Avenue, traversing the scenic banks of the Yellow River.

In its fifth iteration, the race has evolved into a notable sports tourism event in China. It serves as a platform for elite cyclists to compete and hone their skills. Many riders battled fiercely for position, resulting in the professional category champion earning the prestigious Yellow Jersey.

Other accolades included the Green, Red, and Polka Dot Jerseys, awarded in the sprint, Greater China, and climbing categories, respectively. In team rankings, Li-Ning Star emerged victorious, followed by Hengsheng-VONOA-Taishan Sports and Phoenix Finiss-SCOM-Hengxiang teams securing second and third places.