Month: July 2010
Last year I wrote a popular article about an Epic Ride in Taiwan I recently had a ride that could be ranked up there with what you call EPIC …
One of the biggest cycling races in Asia concluded with a short 66km stage held on the tree-lined streets of Xining (the Capital of Qinghai). It was estimated that …
The Qinghai Lake Tour arrived in Qilian – dubbed as East Switzerland by the Chinese and it was easy to see why. It was a stunning contrast to the …
Stage Seven of the Qinghai Lake Tour was supposed to be a decisive stage and the winner of the overall to emerge. But since the Iranians took Yellow already …
Stage Six was unbelievable! Three riders ride away from the peloton over a flattish stage and average 49km/h for over 150kms! Two Iranians from the Tabriz-Petrochemical Team were doing …
Today’s stage was raced in dismal weather conditions. Riders were freezing cold in the rain, sudden drop in temperatures and cross-winds. It was almost like some of the weather …
I am continuing to cover this mega-event here in remote Qinghai – but internet has been limited and when I have been on the internet, it has been to …
Croation National Champion, Radoslav Rogina takes impressive solo win over stacked fieldThis is the second day at the Tour Qinghai Lake – and today was a complete change from …
The weather for the opening day of the Qinghai Lake Tour was atrocious, riders were covered in mud completely by the end of the stage! It was probably the most …
I will be headed to the Tibetean Plateau on Thursday where the highest road cycling race will be held. Qinghai Lakes Tour is a race that will feature some …