{"id":2159091,"date":"2026-09-23T14:18:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T11:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2159091"},"modified":"2026-09-23T14:18:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T11:18:49","slug":"five-teams-pull-out-of-tour-of-chongming-island-as-uci-removes-mandatory-participation-following-tour-of-guangxi-cancellation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2159091","title":{"rendered":"Five teams pull out of Tour of Chongming Island as UCI removes mandatory participation following Tour of Guangxi cancellation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zgL79xBbCiXoqkg9hVbCs3-1200-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/94GNZ7Mfa8sQKiAXpKs5F5-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/94GNZ7Mfa8sQKiAXpKs5F5-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;It wasn&#8217;t meant to be&#8217; 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Women.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d7eaa28-b756-11f1-bcb8-2d831399f136-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The one-day race was scheduled to take place a week after the conclusion of the Tour of Chongming Island, which will run from October 9-11.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The current situation is considerably unfavourable to the successful staging of the event,&#8221; the organisers added.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"financial-support-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Financial support<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-b461b4e0-b759-11f1-b76d-6739be1dc74f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The AIGCP communication stated that &#8220;no further financial support was proposed to teams&#8221; following the cancellation of the Tour of Guangxi, apparently leading to the UCI\u2019s decision to withdraw mandatory participation for the Tour of Chongming Island.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour of Chongming Island organisers have now offered to cover the full travel and luggage costs for 10 people from each team, with each team free to make an individual decision on whether to attend.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4SnDRcUGXd3LBDeUJsv64P-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4SnDRcUGXd3LBDeUJsv64P-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Another cancellation for Maryland Cycling Classic leaves hole on UCI calendar in North America ahead of Road World Championships in Montreal<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Salaries are being paid that defy all logic&#8217; 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Four ProTeams are also expected to race alongside the other WorldTour squads.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour of Chongming Island organisers added that they are attempting to invite new teams in order to make up the numbers.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We only received the withdrawal notifications from the teams in September, so we are now working hard to find other teams that are able to compete,&#8221; they said, adding that they are also &#8220;seeking assistance from the UCI&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With the Tour of Guangxi Women also cancelled for 2027, the AIGCP is negotiating with the Tour of Chongming Island organisers as a minimum for next season that travel costs for 10 people are covered.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is not yet clear whether mandatory participation for the Tour of Chongming Island will be restored next season.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> has approached the UCI for comment.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-wider-context-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The wider context<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0d7eabcc-b756-11f1-98af-f530e9bdf2f0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The UCI\u2019s ruling comes as a second major blow to the end-of-season Chinese double-header, following the cancellation of the Tour of Guangxi Women.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Severe budget cuts forced upon the Autonomous Region of Guangxi Zhuang, which funds the race, has meant that race organisers Wanda have cancelled the women\u2019s one-day race, which was due to take place on the 18th of October.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Speaking to <em>Escape Collective<\/em>, Tour of Guangxi race director Olivier Senn confirmed that there are no plans to hold the Tour of Guangxi Women in 2027.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The men\u2019s Tour of Guangxi will take place in 2026 and 2027, but there is currently no contract in place between Wanda and the Autonomous Region of Guangxi Zhuang beyond that point. Organisers are confident that the race can continue into 2028 and beyond, but with a major debt crisis crippling China\u2019s regional authorities, the outlook is bleak. It is not clear whether the women\u2019s race is part of the ongoing talks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The prolongation is not a given, but certainly the aim for all involved parties,&#8221; Senn said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite encouraging growth for the sport in China in recent years, it appears that the series of Chinese races that have concluded the women\u2019s and men\u2019s WorldTours for a decade is on unstable footing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour of Chongming Island was first launched in 2007, gaining WorldTour status in 2016. The race currently has a contract to run until at least 2028 and was joined in the Women\u2019s WorldTour by the Tour of Guangxi Women in 2018.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 2026 edition will take place from the 9th to the 11th of October.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b461b562-b759-11f1-8b49-a1ca78175116\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of both the UCI Road and Gravel World Championships, alongside the final Monument of the season, Il Lombardia. Subscribers get unlimited access to exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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Dan focuses much of his work on professional cycling beyond its traditional European heartlands and writes a regular Substack called Global Peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 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type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WuoQuu3QMgLebDWXaLUUBn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WuoQuu3QMgLebDWXaLUUBn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WuoQuu3QMgLebDWXaLUUBn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WuoQuu3QMgLebDWXaLUUBn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WuoQuu3QMgLebDWXaLUUBn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">GP Qu\u00e9bec and Montr\u00e9al organisers &#8216;ready to have women&#8217;s races&#8217; but there are still questions of funding<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" 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\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour of Guangxi 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4SnDRcUGXd3LBDeUJsv64P-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4SnDRcUGXd3LBDeUJsv64P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Salaries are being paid that defy all logic&#8217; \u2013 As the Tour de France Femmes booms, there are warnings about the economics of women&#8217;s cycling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oP686UtqKwbYBMrcnZ2pQB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oP686UtqKwbYBMrcnZ2pQB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oP686UtqKwbYBMrcnZ2pQB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It wasn&#8217;t meant to be&#8217; &#8211; Two-time winners Australia walk away empty-handed in World Championships mixed relay<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vP6HdR4ekopN2KnKG26QjP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vP6HdR4ekopN2KnKG26QjP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vP6HdR4ekopN2KnKG26QjP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vP6HdR4ekopN2KnKG26QjP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vP6HdR4ekopN2KnKG26QjP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Emotions run high as Italians deliver first World Championship gold in mixed relay<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWEtF8Q6cmSbwgHSMwkjNM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWEtF8Q6cmSbwgHSMwkjNM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWEtF8Q6cmSbwgHSMwkjNM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWEtF8Q6cmSbwgHSMwkjNM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Road World Championships: Maria Okruci\u0144ska smashes junior women&#8217;s time trial to take gold for Poland in Montreal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div 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custom-text-styles\">Road World Championships: Italy power to mixed relay TTT victory with huge rides from Ganna, Longo Borghini and co<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jDGsfsB9yt2gJadTf8auJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jDGsfsB9yt2gJadTf8auJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jDGsfsB9yt2gJadTf8auJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jDGsfsB9yt2gJadTf8auJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jDGsfsB9yt2gJadTf8auJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Can anyone kick the Europeans off the top spot? \u2013 World Championships junior women\u2019s road race contenders<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfBvbMFoyQhXTb8QcJeVTD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfBvbMFoyQhXTb8QcJeVTD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfBvbMFoyQhXTb8QcJeVTD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfBvbMFoyQhXTb8QcJeVTD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfBvbMFoyQhXTb8QcJeVTD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Changes call for a different governance and leadership&#8217; \u2013 CEO Fran Millar leaves premium kit manufacturer Rapha<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div 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type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPGPBokEb4CUJFpFER9Qtc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPGPBokEb4CUJFpFER9Qtc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPGPBokEb4CUJFpFER9Qtc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPGPBokEb4CUJFpFER9Qtc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPGPBokEb4CUJFpFER9Qtc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;One more race to go, and that&#8217;s my main target&#8217; &#8211; Enzo Hincapie resets for junior men&#8217;s road race after processing tough debut in time trial at Worlds<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/94GNZ7Mfa8sQKiAXpKs5F5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/94GNZ7Mfa8sQKiAXpKs5F5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/94GNZ7Mfa8sQKiAXpKs5F5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/94GNZ7Mfa8sQKiAXpKs5F5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/94GNZ7Mfa8sQKiAXpKs5F5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It wasn&#8217;t meant to be&#8217; &#8211; Two-time winners Australia walk away empty-handed in World Championships mixed relay<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The current situation is considerably unfavourable to the successful staging of the event,&#8221; the organisers added.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"financial-support-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Financial support<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-b461b4e0-b759-11f1-b76d-6739be1dc74f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The AIGCP communication stated that &#8220;no further financial support was proposed to teams&#8221; following the cancellation of the Tour of Guangxi, apparently leading to the UCI\u2019s decision to withdraw mandatory participation for the Tour of Chongming Island.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour of Chongming Island organisers have now offered to cover the full travel and luggage costs for 10 people from each team, with each team free to make an individual decision on whether to attend.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4SnDRcUGXd3LBDeUJsv64P-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4SnDRcUGXd3LBDeUJsv64P-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Another cancellation for Maryland Cycling Classic leaves hole on UCI calendar in North America ahead of Road World Championships in Montreal<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Salaries are being paid that defy all logic&#8217; 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Four ProTeams are also expected to race alongside the other WorldTour squads.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour of Chongming Island organisers added that they are attempting to invite new teams in order to make up the numbers.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We only received the withdrawal notifications from the teams in September, so we are now working hard to find other teams that are able to compete,&#8221; they said, adding that they are also &#8220;seeking assistance from the UCI&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With the Tour of Guangxi Women also cancelled for 2027, the AIGCP is negotiating with the Tour of Chongming Island organisers as a minimum for next season that travel costs for 10 people are covered.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is not yet clear whether mandatory participation for the Tour of Chongming Island will be restored next season.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> has approached the UCI for comment.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-wider-context-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The wider context<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0d7eabcc-b756-11f1-98af-f530e9bdf2f0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The UCI\u2019s ruling comes as a second major blow to the end-of-season Chinese double-header, following the cancellation of the Tour of Guangxi Women.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Severe budget cuts forced upon the Autonomous Region of Guangxi Zhuang, which funds the race, has meant that race organisers Wanda have cancelled the women\u2019s one-day race, which was due to take place on the 18th of October.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Speaking to <em>Escape Collective<\/em>, Tour of Guangxi race director Olivier Senn confirmed that there are no plans to hold the Tour of Guangxi Women in 2027.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The men\u2019s Tour of Guangxi will take place in 2026 and 2027, but there is currently no contract in place between Wanda and the Autonomous Region of Guangxi Zhuang beyond that point. Organisers are confident that the race can continue into 2028 and beyond, but with a major debt crisis crippling China\u2019s regional authorities, the outlook is bleak. It is not clear whether the women\u2019s race is part of the ongoing talks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The prolongation is not a given, but certainly the aim for all involved parties,&#8221; Senn said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite encouraging growth for the sport in China in recent years, it appears that the series of Chinese races that have concluded the women\u2019s and men\u2019s WorldTours for a decade is on unstable footing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour of Chongming Island was first launched in 2007, gaining WorldTour status in 2016. The race currently has a contract to run until at least 2028 and was joined in the Women\u2019s WorldTour by the Tour of Guangxi Women in 2018.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 2026 edition will take place from the 9th to the 11th of October.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b461b562-b759-11f1-8b49-a1ca78175116\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of both the UCI Road and Gravel World Championships, alongside the final Monument of the season, Il Lombardia. Subscribers get unlimited access to exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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Dan focuses much of his work on professional cycling beyond its traditional European heartlands and writes a regular Substack called Global Peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 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type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WuoQuu3QMgLebDWXaLUUBn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WuoQuu3QMgLebDWXaLUUBn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WuoQuu3QMgLebDWXaLUUBn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WuoQuu3QMgLebDWXaLUUBn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WuoQuu3QMgLebDWXaLUUBn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">GP Qu\u00e9bec and Montr\u00e9al organisers &#8216;ready to have women&#8217;s races&#8217; but there are still questions of funding<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" 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\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour of Guangxi 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4SnDRcUGXd3LBDeUJsv64P-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4SnDRcUGXd3LBDeUJsv64P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Salaries are being paid that defy all logic&#8217; \u2013 As the Tour de France Femmes booms, there are warnings about the economics of women&#8217;s cycling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oP686UtqKwbYBMrcnZ2pQB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oP686UtqKwbYBMrcnZ2pQB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oP686UtqKwbYBMrcnZ2pQB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It wasn&#8217;t meant to be&#8217; &#8211; Two-time winners Australia walk away empty-handed in World Championships mixed relay<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vP6HdR4ekopN2KnKG26QjP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vP6HdR4ekopN2KnKG26QjP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vP6HdR4ekopN2KnKG26QjP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vP6HdR4ekopN2KnKG26QjP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vP6HdR4ekopN2KnKG26QjP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Emotions run high as Italians deliver first World Championship gold in mixed relay<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWEtF8Q6cmSbwgHSMwkjNM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWEtF8Q6cmSbwgHSMwkjNM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWEtF8Q6cmSbwgHSMwkjNM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWEtF8Q6cmSbwgHSMwkjNM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Road World Championships: Maria Okruci\u0144ska smashes junior women&#8217;s time trial to take gold for Poland in Montreal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div 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custom-text-styles\">Road World Championships: Italy power to mixed relay TTT victory with huge rides from Ganna, Longo Borghini and co<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jDGsfsB9yt2gJadTf8auJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jDGsfsB9yt2gJadTf8auJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jDGsfsB9yt2gJadTf8auJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jDGsfsB9yt2gJadTf8auJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6jDGsfsB9yt2gJadTf8auJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Can anyone kick the Europeans off the top spot? \u2013 World Championships junior women\u2019s road race contenders<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfBvbMFoyQhXTb8QcJeVTD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfBvbMFoyQhXTb8QcJeVTD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfBvbMFoyQhXTb8QcJeVTD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfBvbMFoyQhXTb8QcJeVTD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfBvbMFoyQhXTb8QcJeVTD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Changes call for a different governance and leadership&#8217; \u2013 CEO Fran Millar leaves premium kit manufacturer Rapha<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div 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type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPGPBokEb4CUJFpFER9Qtc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPGPBokEb4CUJFpFER9Qtc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPGPBokEb4CUJFpFER9Qtc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPGPBokEb4CUJFpFER9Qtc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPGPBokEb4CUJFpFER9Qtc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;One more race to go, and that&#8217;s my main target&#8217; &#8211; Enzo Hincapie resets for junior men&#8217;s road race after processing tough debut in time trial at Worlds<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/94GNZ7Mfa8sQKiAXpKs5F5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/94GNZ7Mfa8sQKiAXpKs5F5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/94GNZ7Mfa8sQKiAXpKs5F5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/94GNZ7Mfa8sQKiAXpKs5F5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/94GNZ7Mfa8sQKiAXpKs5F5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It wasn&#8217;t meant to be&#8217; &#8211; Two-time winners Australia walk away empty-handed in World Championships mixed relay<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The current situation is considerably unfavourable to the successful staging of the event,&#8221; the organisers added.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"financial-support-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Financial support<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-b461b4e0-b759-11f1-b76d-6739be1dc74f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The AIGCP communication stated that &#8220;no further financial support was proposed to teams&#8221; following the cancellation of the Tour of Guangxi, apparently leading to the UCI\u2019s decision to withdraw mandatory participation for the Tour of Chongming Island.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour of Chongming Island organisers have now offered to cover the full travel and luggage costs for 10 people from each team, with each team free to make an individual decision on whether to attend.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4SnDRcUGXd3LBDeUJsv64P-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4SnDRcUGXd3LBDeUJsv64P-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Another cancellation for Maryland Cycling Classic leaves hole on UCI calendar in North America ahead of Road World Championships in Montreal<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/frgQgQycsEACibWhoDgaCd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Salaries are being paid that defy all logic&#8217; 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Four ProTeams are also expected to race alongside the other WorldTour squads.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour of Chongming Island organisers added that they are attempting to invite new teams in order to make up the numbers.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We only received the withdrawal notifications from the teams in September, so we are now working hard to find other teams that are able to compete,&#8221; they said, adding that they are also &#8220;seeking assistance from the UCI&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With the Tour of Guangxi Women also cancelled for 2027, the AIGCP is negotiating with the Tour of Chongming Island organisers as a minimum for next season that travel costs for 10 people are covered.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is not yet clear whether mandatory participation for the Tour of Chongming Island will be restored next season.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> has approached the UCI for comment.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-wider-context-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The wider context<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0d7eabcc-b756-11f1-98af-f530e9bdf2f0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The UCI\u2019s ruling comes as a second major blow to the end-of-season Chinese double-header, following the cancellation of the Tour of Guangxi Women.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Severe budget cuts forced upon the Autonomous Region of Guangxi Zhuang, which funds the race, has meant that race organisers Wanda have cancelled the women\u2019s one-day race, which was due to take place on the 18th of October.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Speaking to <em>Escape Collective<\/em>, Tour of Guangxi race director Olivier Senn confirmed that there are no plans to hold the Tour of Guangxi Women in 2027.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The men\u2019s Tour of Guangxi will take place in 2026 and 2027, but there is currently no contract in place between Wanda and the Autonomous Region of Guangxi Zhuang beyond that point. Organisers are confident that the race can continue into 2028 and beyond, but with a major debt crisis crippling China\u2019s regional authorities, the outlook is bleak. It is not clear whether the women\u2019s race is part of the ongoing talks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The prolongation is not a given, but certainly the aim for all involved parties,&#8221; Senn said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite encouraging growth for the sport in China in recent years, it appears that the series of Chinese races that have concluded the women\u2019s and men\u2019s WorldTours for a decade is on unstable footing.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Tour of Chongming Island was first launched in 2007, gaining WorldTour status in 2016. 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