Davide Persico Triumphs in Stage 3 of the China Xizang Trans-Himalaya

Davide Persico (MBH BANK CSB TELECOM FORT) claimed victory in the third stage of the China Xizang Trans-Himalaya 2026, covering the course in 1:53:32.The RaceThe Italian rider crossed the finish line ahead of Filippo Cettolin (BARDIANI CSF 7 SABER) and Lorenzo Cataldo (CHINA MEITAN CYCLING TEAM), both of whom arrived in the same time as the winner.Stage Result1. Davide Persico (MBH BANK CSB TELECOM FORT) — 1:53:322. Filippo Cettolin (BARDIANI CSF 7 SABER) — s.t.3. Lorenzo Cataldo (CHINA MEITAN CYCLING TEAM) — s.t.4. Luca Colnaghi (BARDIANI CSF 7 SABER) — s.t.5. Pierre Barbier (TERENGGANU CYCLING TEAM) — s.t.General ClassificationNo change at the top of the general classification: Alexander Konychev (CHINA ANTA - MENTECH CYCLING TEAM) retains the leader's jersey with 6:54:50, followed by Raman Tsishkou (LI NING STAR) at 0:03 and Petr Rikunov (WHEELTOP ROTOR CHENGDU TEAM) at 0:45.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.