{"id":2178678,"date":"2026-10-04T14:35:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T11:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2178678"},"modified":"2026-10-04T14:35:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T11:35:02","slug":"the-race-within-the-race-pride-and-purpose-fuel-chase-for-top-spots-in-best-asian-rider-category-at-le-tour-de-langkawi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2178678","title":{"rendered":"The race within the race \u2013 Pride and purpose fuel chase for top spots in Best Asian Rider category at Le Tour de Langkawi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-2000-80.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\/9JgymRDR842NJyT7AqNFKc-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9JgymRDR842NJyT7AqNFKc-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;I hope I made him proud&#8217; 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doesn&#8217;t mean they aren&#8217;t there fighting for those too \u2013 but while this edition has been dominated by European stage and overall winners, plus a North American, there is another podium battle raging.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b980837e-bfed-11f1-adc9-a92dcaf4c573-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The first rider of the race to have the honour of wearing the white jersey of the Best Asian Rider on stage 1 couldn&#8217;t have been a more popular winner, Aiman Rosli of Terengganu, who snared a second place for the long-running Malaysian Continental team from the break last year. His sports director explained just what the category means to the team<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s very important because this is our home ground, so we try to show, for the Malaysian people, that we are the best team in Malaysia so we try our best,&#8221; 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It may be an Australian team but with Malaysian rider Ren Bao Tsen on the roster it is among their key priorities. Last year Tsen was fifth in the competition, which provided motivation for him to once again come out and make it a target.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CRsrrYq9DQy8VFjQc8AN2b\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CRsrrYq9DQy8VFjQc8AN2b slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; 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;Last year on my Instagram post I said I wanted to come back for that podium, now I&#8217;m sitting third and I want the jersey,&#8221; Tsen said when <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> spoke to him before stage 3, when there were still five stages ahead.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Of course, I want to place well in the general classification too but if I do that, the Asian jersey will automatically be in my hands.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The result was ultimately 25th overall and second in the Best Asian rider category, plus he was the top Malaysian finisher at his home tour. So while the top spot may have been still just out of reach Tsen was a central focus for the local media and he well and truly got his podium spot. But what does the podium or jersey mean for a rider?<\/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\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-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;I survived all of this&#8217; \u2013 Challengers fight back on queen stage of Tour de Langkawi but Lennart Jasch proves his GC fortitude<\/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\/ymaLQiGGu3KuCz3cFVpXQY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymaLQiGGu3KuCz3cFVpXQY-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;I do not believe the first is in a mountain stage&#8217; \u2013 Rare breakaway win for Petr Rikunov in Tour de Langkawi and an &#8216;impossible&#8217; return to the KOM jersey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-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\">A Tour de Langkawi that has the potential to provide the first answers on Lennart Jasch&#8217;s development into a GC threat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Career-wise, it probably does nothing, but for my personal goal, I achieve something to show I&#8217;m actually worthy, but I&#8217;ll just keep aiming higher,&#8221; said Tsen early in the race. And given he finished second there is only one more step to go for next year that will take him higher, and that&#8217;s the top one.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s also more than just something for the rider too, as it&#8217;s a result that has benefits for the Australian Continental squad, which is focussed on providing a stepping stone to bigger things for its riders. Le Tour de Langkawi is perfect for that, so the team values the opportunity to keep coming.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;If we have a top three in the Asian category then that helps the invitation come next year,&#8221; said co sports director at the race Stuart Boyce.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The top spot Tsen couldn&#8217;t manage to steal away, this time, was held by Japanese rider Yuhi Todome (Aisan Racing) from stage 2, when the climbing began. Just like GC leader Lennart Jasch (Tudor Pro Cycling) the jersey he snared that day was one he was determined not to give up as Todome, who had come to Malaysia straight from a home Asian games where he came third in the road race, was just getting stronger as the race went on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Day by day my legs are going well,&#8221; said Todome after the stage 4 media conference, explaining that he had struggled with the change to the hot conditions initially. &#8220;So first day is so shit, second day is a bit of okay, fourth stage okay, now is okay, okay. So maybe tomorrow it&#8217;s gonna be attack.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Todome got 15th the next day on that next stage in the Genting Highlands, which moved him into the 18th overall and delivered an unassailable lead in the Best Asian Rider category, which after stage 8 he claimed with 3:44 to Tsen.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">*<em>Cyclingnews attended Le Tour de Langkawi on an invitation\/media package from the race that included travel and accommodation. In line with our editorial standards, our coverage is independent and was not subject to review, approval or influence by the organiser or any sponsor; no favourable coverage was promised or given in return.<\/em><\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><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. 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Cycling was initially purely a leisure pursuit for Simone, who started out as a business journalist, but in 2015 her career focus also shifted to the sport.<\/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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(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\">Lennart Jasch declares arrival as GC force with Le Tour de Langkawi overall victory, Matteo Malucelli claims stage 8 sprint to deliver three stage wins for 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\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-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\">Jenny Rissveds and Luca Martin secure 2026 Mountain Bike World Series overall cross-country titles<\/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\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-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\">Remco Evenepoel to skip the European Championships time trial to concentrate on next Sunday&#8217;s Il Lombardia<\/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 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Langkawi<\/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\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-320-80.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;I was never worried about anything&#8217; &#8211; Vollering converts Dutch dominance into yet more championships success in Slovenia<\/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\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-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\">Jenny Rissveds and Luca Martin secure 2026 Mountain Bike World Series overall cross-country titles<\/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\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-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;Rookie mistake&#8217; leaves Elisa Longo Borghini outside the medals in the women\u2019s elite road race at the European Road Championships<\/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\/C45TqwB7ixfiqAsgXdYFqH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C45TqwB7ixfiqAsgXdYFqH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C45TqwB7ixfiqAsgXdYFqH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C45TqwB7ixfiqAsgXdYFqH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C45TqwB7ixfiqAsgXdYFqH-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;We are a family, and it&#8217;s really sad&#8217; \u2013 Nil Gimeno delivers a first win at Le Tour de Langkawi but it could well be Kern Pharma&#8217;s last<\/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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His sports director explained just what the category means to the team<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s very important because this is our home ground, so we try to show, for the Malaysian people, that we are the best team in Malaysia so we try our best,&#8221; 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It may be an Australian team but with Malaysian rider Ren Bao Tsen on the roster it is among their key priorities. Last year Tsen was fifth in the competition, which provided motivation for him to once again come out and make it a target.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CRsrrYq9DQy8VFjQc8AN2b\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CRsrrYq9DQy8VFjQc8AN2b slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; 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;Last year on my Instagram post I said I wanted to come back for that podium, now I&#8217;m sitting third and I want the jersey,&#8221; Tsen said when <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> spoke to him before stage 3, when there were still five stages ahead.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Of course, I want to place well in the general classification too but if I do that, the Asian jersey will automatically be in my hands.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The result was ultimately 25th overall and second in the Best Asian rider category, plus he was the top Malaysian finisher at his home tour. So while the top spot may have been still just out of reach Tsen was a central focus for the local media and he well and truly got his podium spot. But what does the podium or jersey mean for a rider?<\/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\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-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;I survived all of this&#8217; \u2013 Challengers fight back on queen stage of Tour de Langkawi but Lennart Jasch proves his GC fortitude<\/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\/ymaLQiGGu3KuCz3cFVpXQY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymaLQiGGu3KuCz3cFVpXQY-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;I do not believe the first is in a mountain stage&#8217; \u2013 Rare breakaway win for Petr Rikunov in Tour de Langkawi and an &#8216;impossible&#8217; return to the KOM jersey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-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\">A Tour de Langkawi that has the potential to provide the first answers on Lennart Jasch&#8217;s development into a GC threat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Career-wise, it probably does nothing, but for my personal goal, I achieve something to show I&#8217;m actually worthy, but I&#8217;ll just keep aiming higher,&#8221; said Tsen early in the race. And given he finished second there is only one more step to go for next year that will take him higher, and that&#8217;s the top one.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s also more than just something for the rider too, as it&#8217;s a result that has benefits for the Australian Continental squad, which is focussed on providing a stepping stone to bigger things for its riders. Le Tour de Langkawi is perfect for that, so the team values the opportunity to keep coming.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;If we have a top three in the Asian category then that helps the invitation come next year,&#8221; said co sports director at the race Stuart Boyce.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The top spot Tsen couldn&#8217;t manage to steal away, this time, was held by Japanese rider Yuhi Todome (Aisan Racing) from stage 2, when the climbing began. Just like GC leader Lennart Jasch (Tudor Pro Cycling) the jersey he snared that day was one he was determined not to give up as Todome, who had come to Malaysia straight from a home Asian games where he came third in the road race, was just getting stronger as the race went on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Day by day my legs are going well,&#8221; said Todome after the stage 4 media conference, explaining that he had struggled with the change to the hot conditions initially. &#8220;So first day is so shit, second day is a bit of okay, fourth stage okay, now is okay, okay. So maybe tomorrow it&#8217;s gonna be attack.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Todome got 15th the next day on that next stage in the Genting Highlands, which moved him into the 18th overall and delivered an unassailable lead in the Best Asian Rider category, which after stage 8 he claimed with 3:44 to Tsen.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">*<em>Cyclingnews attended Le Tour de Langkawi on an invitation\/media package from the race that included travel and accommodation. In line with our editorial standards, our coverage is independent and was not subject to review, approval or influence by the organiser or any sponsor; no favourable coverage was promised or given in return.<\/em><\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><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. 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Cycling was initially purely a leisure pursuit for Simone, who started out as a business journalist, but in 2015 her career focus also shifted to the sport.<\/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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(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\">Lennart Jasch declares arrival as GC force with Le Tour de Langkawi overall victory, Matteo Malucelli claims stage 8 sprint to deliver three stage wins for 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\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-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\">Jenny Rissveds and Luca Martin secure 2026 Mountain Bike World Series overall cross-country titles<\/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\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VvNLsFN6D9ZhVerKWyqerW-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\">Remco Evenepoel to skip the European Championships time trial to concentrate on next Sunday&#8217;s Il Lombardia<\/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 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Langkawi<\/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\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-320-80.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;I was never worried about anything&#8217; &#8211; Vollering converts Dutch dominance into yet more championships success in Slovenia<\/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\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eJeYsHewuaeqtqp8m5LQ8V-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\">Jenny Rissveds and Luca Martin secure 2026 Mountain Bike World Series overall cross-country titles<\/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\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/25mUggSXJWWhw9aA2MXdrV-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;Rookie mistake&#8217; leaves Elisa Longo Borghini outside the medals in the women\u2019s elite road race at the European Road Championships<\/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\/C45TqwB7ixfiqAsgXdYFqH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C45TqwB7ixfiqAsgXdYFqH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C45TqwB7ixfiqAsgXdYFqH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C45TqwB7ixfiqAsgXdYFqH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C45TqwB7ixfiqAsgXdYFqH-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;We are a family, and it&#8217;s really sad&#8217; \u2013 Nil Gimeno delivers a first win at Le Tour de Langkawi but it could well be Kern Pharma&#8217;s last<\/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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His sports director explained just what the category means to the team<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s very important because this is our home ground, so we try to show, for the Malaysian people, that we are the best team in Malaysia so we try our best,&#8221; Terengganu sports director Mohd Saiful Anuar Aziz told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> at the start of stage 4.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Malaysia&#8217;s top-ranked team, which currently sits fourth in the Asia Tour rankings, ended up with home rider Zhe Yie Kee on the podium in third.<\/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            You may like<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-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AfgonLXMFMM8t97PUerG3-150-80.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\">Lennart Jasch declares arrival as GC force with Le Tour de Langkawi overall victory, Matteo Malucelli claims stage 8 sprint to deliver three stage wins for 2026<\/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\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6MgRn3Ss4PBZAPDcaJ9mSj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6MgRn3Ss4PBZAPDcaJ9mSj-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\">Lennart Jasch charges to top of Gunung Jerai to claim stage 2 of Le Tour de Langkawi and leap into the overall lead<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cyt9Eb27UHCTUXc26mqNrk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cyt9Eb27UHCTUXc26mqNrk-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\">Riley Pickrell gets his Le Tour de Langkawi sprint win on stage 6 with Matteo Malucelli second<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Asian Rider Classification certainly is a competition that adds an extra element for the spectators lining the roads and waiting to cheer the riders on at the podium presentations, and of course that appeals to the local teams, but the category also matters for those from elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">St George is a good example of this. It may be an Australian team but with Malaysian rider Ren Bao Tsen on the roster it is among their key priorities. Last year Tsen was fifth in the competition, which provided motivation for him to once again come out and make it a target.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CRsrrYq9DQy8VFjQc8AN2b\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CRsrrYq9DQy8VFjQc8AN2b slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; 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;Last year on my Instagram post I said I wanted to come back for that podium, now I&#8217;m sitting third and I want the jersey,&#8221; Tsen said when <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> spoke to him before stage 3, when there were still five stages ahead.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Of course, I want to place well in the general classification too but if I do that, the Asian jersey will automatically be in my hands.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The result was ultimately 25th overall and second in the Best Asian rider category, plus he was the top Malaysian finisher at his home tour. So while the top spot may have been still just out of reach Tsen was a central focus for the local media and he well and truly got his podium spot. But what does the podium or jersey mean for a rider?<\/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\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mo77MgRxV4hLWGJ7QvRfGD-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;I survived all of this&#8217; \u2013 Challengers fight back on queen stage of Tour de Langkawi but Lennart Jasch proves his GC fortitude<\/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\/ymaLQiGGu3KuCz3cFVpXQY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymaLQiGGu3KuCz3cFVpXQY-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;I do not believe the first is in a mountain stage&#8217; \u2013 Rare breakaway win for Petr Rikunov in Tour de Langkawi and an &#8216;impossible&#8217; return to the KOM jersey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j6Y2gjVCHWSan7nktJGaML-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\">A Tour de Langkawi that has the potential to provide the first answers on Lennart Jasch&#8217;s development into a GC threat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Career-wise, it probably does nothing, but for my personal goal, I achieve something to show I&#8217;m actually worthy, but I&#8217;ll just keep aiming higher,&#8221; said Tsen early in the race. And given he finished second there is only one more step to go for next year that will take him higher, and that&#8217;s the top one.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s also more than just something for the rider too, as it&#8217;s a result that has benefits for the Australian Continental squad, which is focussed on providing a stepping stone to bigger things for its riders. Le Tour de Langkawi is perfect for that, so the team values the opportunity to keep coming.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;If we have a top three in the Asian category then that helps the invitation come next year,&#8221; said co sports director at the race Stuart Boyce.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The top spot Tsen couldn&#8217;t manage to steal away, this time, was held by Japanese rider Yuhi Todome (Aisan Racing) from stage 2, when the climbing began. Just like GC leader Lennart Jasch (Tudor Pro Cycling) the jersey he snared that day was one he was determined not to give up as Todome, who had come to Malaysia straight from a home Asian games where he came third in the road race, was just getting stronger as the race went on.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Day by day my legs are going well,&#8221; said Todome after the stage 4 media conference, explaining that he had struggled with the change to the hot conditions initially. &#8220;So first day is so shit, second day is a bit of okay, fourth stage okay, now is okay, okay. 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