Tour of Chongming Island 2026: preview and favourites. Lorena Wiebes leads the start list
by Radiociclismo AI
On 9 October 2026, the Tour of Chongming Island returns to Shanghai as a WorldTour race. Among the entrants, Lorena Wiebes stands out after a season full of success.
Tour of Chongming Island 2026: WorldTour returns to Shanghai On Friday 9 October 2026, the Women's WorldTour calendar heads to Shanghai for the Tour of Chongming Island. The Chinese race, a regular fixture on the international scene, promises to be one of the last opportunities for sprinters to shine on a top-level stage. The entrants: Lorena Wiebes in the spotlight Among the confirmed starters, the name of Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx - Protime) stands out. The Dutch rider is the only verified entrant so far, and her presence alone lights up the start list. Wiebes is one of the most successful sprinters in the current peloton, and her participation in a race like the Tour of Chongming Island confirms the global appeal of the Chinese event — source: pre-race analysis Tour of Chongming Island 2026 Wiebes' season: a high-level 2025 Lorena Wiebes' 2025 speaks for itself. The Dutch champion won La Choralis Fourmies Féminine, once again demonstrating her fast finish. In the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, she impressed with a series of notable placings: first place on stage 2, stage 4 and stage 5, plus a tenth place on stage 3. These are results in individual stages or leader's jerseys, confirming her consistency at a high level in a stage race. The favourites for victory Based on the available data, Lorena Wiebes is the number one favourite. Her ability to sprint in bunch finishes and her recent form — evidenced by her successes in Britain and France — make her the rider to beat. The lack of other verified entrants in the sources does not allow a complete list of contenders to be drawn up, but Wiebes' presence at the start inevitably raises the level of competition. An opportunity for great cycling in China The Tour of Chongming Island represents an important moment for the promotion of women's cycling in Asia. The race, part of the WorldTour calendar, attracts top riders every year and offers them a unique showcase. With a champion of Wiebes' calibre on the start line, the 2026 edition promises excitement and confirms the constant growth of the movement.
