Tengchong: heavy rain cuts race short: Chen Hao and Li Si win on Dong Shan

Stage 2 in Bao Shan / Tengchong developed into a true epic cycling day, as heavy rain showers battered the 1800 riders after 50 km of the 160km. Temperatures dropped accordingly, which made the already tough course in Tengchong even harder to complete. Halfway into it, the race director decided to move the finish line of the race to the summit of Dong Shan (East Mountain) at km 137, to avoid trouble in the fast descent back to the city. A decision that was welcomed by nearly everyone given the freezing conditions on the mountain.

In the men's race, a quartet began the final long climb together. Richard Welch got dropped with 5km to go, leaving yellow jersey Wang Jin, last year's winner Chen Hao and Zhou Ke Qiang battling for the stage win. In a short sprint. Chen Hao proved to be strongest. Wang Jin stays in yellow.

In the women's race it was again Li Si who proved strongest. She did not even look that tired at the finish. Qiu Yin was second over 15 minutes later. Behind her, it was tight for the remaining places on the podium.

Tengchong lived up to its reputation once again as being a highly underestimated stage. This year, the conditions certainly did not help, but it was no surprise that the DNF rate was again higher than in any of the other stages in 2025. At the same time, while challenging, riding along Gaoligong mountain, through the Volcano Park and across Dong Shan remains a highlight and the key to unlock the Golden Finisher Certificate at the end of the event.