In pics: 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race

Cyclists compete during the stage 5 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Gonghe to Xihai, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 11, 2024. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua)

Cyclists compete during the stage 5 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Gonghe to Xihai, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 11, 2024. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua)

Cyclists compete during the stage 5 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Gonghe to Xihai, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 11, 2024. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua)

Cyclists compete during the stage 5 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Gonghe to Xihai, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 11, 2024. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua)

Li Zhen from China Glory-Mentech Continental Cycling team competes during the stage 5 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Gonghe to Xihai, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 11, 2024. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua)