🚴 Overview of Domestic Cycling Events in October 2026

October 2026 saw a packed schedule of domestic cycling events, ranging from major international stage races to urban open competitions and youth leagues—a surge in cycling activity that blended professional-level competition with broad public participation.

🌍 Major International Event: The 2nd Tour of Guizhou "Park Province" International Road Cycling Race

Event Theme: A Thousand-Mile Journey Through Guizhou—The Everlasting Ride

Dates: October 17–27, 2026 (11 days)

Scale: For the first time, the race spanned all 9 cities (prefectures) in Guizhou. It featured 9 stages covering a total distance of 1,205 kilometers, with a cumulative elevation gain of 18,135 meters—the highest total elevation gain of any professional stage race in China.

Participants: 178 riders across 22 teams from 24 countries and regions (including China, Ireland, and Belarus), featuring 8 UCI Continental teams and 3 national teams.

Course Highlights: Each of the 9 stages was named after a signature local product or feature of Guizhou—such as the Guiyang-Gui'an "Coffee" Stage, the Bijie "Gastrodia" (Tianma) Stage, and the Liupanshui "Kiwi" Stage—showcasing the region’s mountainous landscapes, ethnic culture, and unique local industries. Stage 3, the Liupanshui "Kiwi" Stage, served as the "Queen Stage"; spanning 116 kilometers with 2,368 meters of cumulative elevation gain—including a grueling 14-kilometer HC-category (Hors Catégorie) climb—it proved to be the decisive turning point for the General Classification (GC).

Results: The race concluded on October 27. The Rotor Chengdu Continental Team emerged as the event’s biggest winner, sweeping the General Classification (Yellow Jersey), the King of the Mountains (Polka-Dot Jersey), the Points Classification (Green Jersey), and the Best Greater China Rider (Red Jersey). 🏙️ A Landmark City-Level Event: The Beijing Expo Park Cup – Beijing-Zhangjiakou Road Cycling Open Grand Final

Date: October 25, 2026

Organizers: Hosted by the Beijing Cycling Association; organized by Beijing Expo Investment & Development Co., Ltd.

Course: A circuit route located within Beijing Expo Park. Each lap spans approximately 5 kilometers and connects key landmarks—such as the Guirui Theater and Yongning Pavilion—offering a unique “Gui River Ecological Cycling” experience.