September 20, 2026
14th Tour of Poyang Lake 2026 🇨🇳 (2.2) ME – Stage 1 – Chongyi – Chongyi : 129,8 km
Tour of Poyang Lake is a UCI 2.2 multi-stage road race through the varied landscapes of Jiangxi,
September 20, 2026
14th Tour of Poyang Lake 2026 🇨🇳 (2.2) ME – Stage 1 – Chongyi – Chongyi : 129,8 km
Tour of Poyang Lake is a UCI 2.2 multi-stage road race through the varied landscapes of Jiangxi, combining mountainous terrain, rolling countryside, open agricultural roads and flatter sections around Lake Poyang. The race typically unfolds over numerous stages of roughly 90–130 km, creating a demanding rhythm of repeated efforts rather than relying on a single decisive climb. Mountain stages feature sustained ascents and gradients that can reach around 8–12%, while flatter stages allow higher speeds and more controlled bunch riding. Narrow rural roads, technical descents and frequent changes of direction require careful positioning and precise bike handling, with humidity, heat and changing road conditions adding environmental challenges. Breakaways can form early, while the peloton often fragments on the harder climbs before regrouping on descents or flatter roads. The varied terrain creates opportunities for climbers, strong time-trialists and sprinters depending on the stage profile. Finishes can range from reduced-group sprints on flatter days to solo attacks or small-group conclusions after mountainous stages.
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