Xishuangbanna: Chen Hongbo surprise stage winner on another tough day

Stage 5 in Jinghong, Xishuangbanna, was again the conclusion of the 2025 Granfondo Yunnan event, but on a modified course compared to last year. 133km with 2500hm and -unfortunately- again rain during a large part of the race. While Li Si was already as good as certain of winning the women's Granfondo Yunnan for the second consecutive year, the men's race still had three riders within five seconds in the GC. However, already on the first long climb of the day it was clear that Chen Hao had the best legs. Wang Jin and Zhou Keqiang got dropped and had to spend energy to get back to the front, which they only achieved at km 81 when the second and tougher climb began. Chen Hao did not have it easy himself, though. When Chen Hongbo and Li Peilin attacked, he could not respond. Chen Hongbo proved to be the best climber and descender in treacherous conditions to win the stage , 44 seconds ahead of Li Peilin. Shenzhen-based Belarussian rider Artsiom Rusanenka had his best day of the week and took a superb third place. Chen Xiangyuan took fourth ahead of Chen Hao in fifth. The latter won the men's Granfondo Yunnan, also for the second consecutive year. Wang Jin and Zhou Keqiang only managed 11th and 12th on the day in Xishuangbanna.