Chongming:Chongming Island The Tour of Chongming Island, an elite women's multi-stage road cycling race, concluded on October 11, featuring a vibrant gathering of elite cyclists, amateur riders, and fans to celebrate sport, sustainability, and local culture.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the event is part of the qualification pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with cyclists competing for crucial qualification points. The race commenced on October 9 with the 110.4-kilometre Chongzhong Stage, a city circuit race, followed by the 129.4-kilometre Chongdong Stage on October 10, which started at Changxing Island Country Park and passed through Chenjia Town in Dongpatan.
The competition wrapped up on October 11 with the 108.6-kilometre Chongxi Stage. Over the three stages, professional teams vied for the overall title and distinctive leader's jerseys, with a stage winner announced each day. Riders tackled more than 100 kilometres per stage, facing sprint finishes, breakaways, and tactical challenges.
The race route highlighted Chongming's landmarks and natural attractions, including the Shanghai Yangtze River Bridge, Dongtan Wetland, Xisha Pearl Lake, Chongming New City Park, and Changxing Island Country Park. The event was jointly organised by the Union Cycliste Internationale, the General Administration of Sport of China, and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. The Chinese Cycling Association, Shanghai Municipal Sports Bureau, and Chongming District People's Government hosted the event, with support from the Shanghai Cycling Association and Shanghai Wansheng Culture and Sports Industry Co Ltd.
In addition to the race, Olympic medallists and UCI world champions will participate in the 2026 Tissot UCI Track World Championships, set for October 14 to 18. The event venue also offered a bazaar of local specialities and a tourism experience centre, with free shuttle buses connecting central Shanghai to the venue. Ticket holders and participants enjoyed discounts at major shopping areas, alongside carnivals and other activities.
Chongming provides visitors with a unique aspect of Shanghai, featuring forested landscapes, waterfront views, and outdoor activities. As more major sporting events are hosted on the island, sport is becoming a significant component of its tourism offerings, blending cycling, culture, commerce, and local life.