Highlights of Qinghai Lake cycling race

Riders compete during stage 1 of the 22nd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

Riders compete during stage 1 of the 22nd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

Thimoty Dupont of Tarteletto-Isorex team wearing the green sprinter's jersey reacts during the awarding ceremony after stage 1 of the 22nd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

The individual 1st place winner Thimoty Dupont (C) of Tarteletto-Isorex team, 2nd place winner Martin Pluto of ABLOC CT team and 3rd place winner Attilio Viviani of Corratec Selle Italia team react during the awarding ceremony after stage 1 of the 22nd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

Thimoty Dupont of Tarteletto-Isorex team wearing the yellow jersey, symbolizing the overall leader of the competition, celebrates during the awarding ceremony after stage 1 of the 22nd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

Thanakhan Chaiyasombat of Thailand National Road Cycling team wearing the blue jersey, symbol of the best Asian rider, celebrates during the awarding ceremony after stage 1 of the 22nd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

Thimoty Dupont (C) of Tarteletto-Isorex team reacts after crossing the finish line during stage 1 of the 22nd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)