Shanghai cycling race highlights city's urban and cultural attractions

As the final cyclists sprinted across the finish line at Dishui Lake in Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area on Sunday, the 2025 Tour of Shanghai·New Cities cycling race concluded a three-day journey that not only showcased China's rising prowess in international cycling but also Shanghai's urban and cultural attractions.

Upgraded to a UCI 2.2 category event—the first in Shanghai to join the UCI Asia Tour—the race attracted 20 professional teams from 10 countries, with 114 riders navigating nearly 300 kilometers across five new urban districts, namely Jiading, Songjiang, Qingpu, Fengxian, and Nanhui.

Italy's Rajovic Dusan from Solution Tech Vini Fantini claimed the Magenta Jersey for overall leader and the Green Jersey for sprint points leader after strong performances across three stages. Batmunkh Maral-Erdene from Thailand's Roojai Insurance team took the Blue Jersey as Asia's top rider. China's Li Zhen from Anta-Mentech Continental Cycling Team earned the White Jersey for the best Greater China rider with standout performances in three stages. In team rankings, Team Novo Nordisk, Belgium's Wagner Bazin WB, and Li Ning Star secured the top three spots, while Malaysia's Terengganu Cycling Team won the Best Asian Team.