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The Tour of Qinghai Lake, established by the Qinghai Provincial Government, is a premier road cycling race promoting local development and the sports industry. Over 23 years, it has become an international event, emphasizing Green, Civilization, Harmony, and Experience. Recognized as a major Chinese cycling event, it was first held in 2002 and features a challenging high-altitude course. By 2005, it was Asia's top cycling race and ranked among China's top 100 sports brands by 2010. The race spans multiple provinces, gaining global recognition, including a feature in Times Square in 2016.
In 2019, the Tour of Qinghai Lake returned to Qinghai after spanning three provinces and was upgraded to the UCI Pro Series, reducing stages from 13 to 8. The 2020 race was canceled due to COVID-19, replaced by the Tour of Qinghai Lake Carnival with 11 activities. In 2021 and 2022, domestic teams participated in the race. By 2023, it resumed as a UCI Pro Series event with 22 international teams competing.
Top Teams Competing in the 2024 Tour of Qinghai Lake
Alpecin-Deceuninck Belgium's Alpecin-Deceuninck ranks 7th in the 2024 UCI rankings, making it the top team in this year's Tour of Qinghai Lake. Fans can expect a spectacular performance from this world-class team.
Astana Qazaqstan Team Kazakhstan's Astana Qazaqstan Team, established in 2007, is renowned for its climbers, sprinters, and all-rounders. Their rich international experience positions them as strong contenders for the championship.
Burgos-BH The Spanish Burgos-BH team, established in 2006, impressed at the 2023 Tour of Qinghai Lake, securing second place overall. This year, they aim to surpass their previous achievements.
Bingoal WB Belgium's Bingoal WB team, founded in 2011, has developed a strong youth training program. They are set to make a significant impact in this year's competition.
Caja Rural-Seguros RGA The Caja Rural-Seguros RGA team from Spain's Basque region, a consistent force in the Tour of Spain, aims to showcase their talent and nurture young athletes at the Tour of Qinghai Lake.
Corratec Vini Fantini Italy's Corratec Vini Fantini, founded in 2022, quickly ascended to professional status and made a notable debut in Asia at the 2023 Tour of Qinghai Lake. They are poised for another impressive performance.
VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizane Italy's Bardiani CSF-Faizane, a prominent team since 1982, returns to defend their title. Last year's champion Mulubran has moved on, but the team remains a strong contender.
Parkhotel Valkenburg The Dutch Parkhotel Valkenburg team, formerly ABLOC CT, returns for their fifth Tour of Qinghai Lake. They aim to build on their strong performances from previous years.
Tarteletto-Isorex Belgium's Tarteletto-Isorex team, established in 2005, boasts strong sprint capabilities. In 2023, Timothy Dupont's performance highlighted their competitiveness.
Ferei Quick-Panda Podium Mongolia Team The Mongolian team, upgraded to an intercontinental team in 2023, brings a promising sprint lineup to this year's race.
Maloja Pushbikers Germany's Maloja Pushbikers, founded in 2014, participate in the Tour of Qinghai Lake with a diverse roster from several countries, hoping to share their passion for cycling.
Team Medellin Colombia's Team Medellin, winners of the 2019 overall championship, continue to be drawn to the Tour of Qinghai Lake's unique route and aim for top honors this year.
Spor Toto Cycling Team Turkey's Spor Toto team, with a history of strong performances in European and Olympic events, comes to China with high expectations.
Roojai Insurance Thailand's Roojai Insurance team, established in 2018, integrates international talent to advance Southeast Asian cycling and aims to excel in this year's race.
St George Continental Cycling Team Australia's St George team, active in Asia-Pacific competitions since 2015, is eager to impress at the Tour of Qinghai Lake.
Mazowsze Serce Polski The Heart of Poland team, featuring top Polish championship medalists, aims to continue their strong performance in this year's competition.
China Glory-Mentech Continental Cycling Team China's Glory-Mentech team, formed in 2022, combines national and international talent with aspirations for the Paris Olympics and global stages.
Li Ning Star China's Li-Ning Star team, established in 2020, features both men's and women's teams and has achieved impressive results domestically and internationally.
Bodywrap Men's Cycling Team China's Bodywrap team, based on the Henan Provincial Team and founded in 2021, focuses on developing young talent and aims for an outstanding performance this year.
Huasheng-Scom-Taishan Sport Cycling Team The Huansheng-SCOM-Taishan team, newly upgraded to an intercontinental team, seeks top results in the Tour of Qinghai Lake.
Hengxiang Cycling Team China's Hengxiang team, established in 2010, returns to the Tour of Qinghai Lake with ambitions for excellent results, leveraging their international and national talent.
TianyoudeI Hotel Cycling Team Qinghai's Tianyoude team, the longest-registered intercontinental team in China, specializes in climbing and aims to deliver thrilling performances at the 2024 Tour of Qinghai Lake.
