Published on : 07/13/2026
The third stage of the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai marked the first showdown among the favorites for the overall victory. Emanuel Buchmann finished 9th on the stage and trails the overall leader by 12 seconds.
The first showdown among the general classification favorites took place on the Tour of Magnificent Qinghai on Monday, July 13, 2026. The third stage, contested between Menyuan and Huzhu, saw the riders climb to an altitude of over 3,400 meters. Finishing 9th on the stage and crossing the line with the main favorites, Emanuel Buchmann has secured his position in the general classification heading into the remainder of the race. He is currently 10th, 12 seconds behind the new leader, Caicedo.
The reaction
Gorka Gerrikagoitia : Gorka: “We set out with the plan to tackle the stage with Simon Carr, Sylvain Moniquet, and Emanuel Buchmann. We were unlucky today because Simon and Sylvain crashed at the foot of the pass. Emanuel stayed with the best riders in the peloton. In the end, 11 riders fought for the win, and he finished 9th. He’s right where he should be. The hardest part here is adjusting to the altitude. We’ve had digestive issues and headaches, so we’ll just take it day by day.”