Binh Duong int’l women's cycling race features 14 teams to compete for cup in 2025
Taking place over 12 days, the races will feature top female cyclists from Vietnam and abroad. Notably, the event debuts on the UCI 2.2 international race calendar, marking a milestone for Vietnamese women's cycling.
Representatives of the tournament organisers at the press conference. (Photo: VNA)
Binh Duong (VNA) – The 2025 Biwase Tour of Vietnam and the 15th Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Race – Biwase Cup were officially announced on February 28.
Taking place over 12 days, the races will feature top female cyclists from Vietnam and abroad. Notably, the event debuts on the UCI 2.2 international race calendar, marking a milestone for Vietnamese women's cycling.
The Biwase Tour of Vietnam 2025 will kick off on March 7 in Binh Duong, covering five stages before concluding in Da Lat on March 12. The Biwase Cup will then take over with seven stages from March 12-18, finishing in Binh Duong.
The 1,400 km route will challenge riders with mountain passes such as Bao Loc, Prenn, Lam Dong province, and Vinh Hy, Ninh Thuan province, testing both endurance and strategy. The expanded course adds new locations, enhancing competition.
The prestigious Ceramic Cup, crafted at 1,200°C, is the ultimate prize. (Photo: VNA)
This year’s edition sees a record 14 international teams from France, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, and beyond, alongside 10 leading domestic squads. The fierce competition promises intense sprints and dramatic finishes.
The prestigious Ceramic Cup, crafted at 1,200°C, is the ultimate prize, symbolising both victory and the craftsmanship of Binh Duong’s famed ceramics industry./.
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Veteran cyclist Hoang Hai Nam claimed the gold medal in the men’s 60+ individual time trial (10.7 km) in the amateur category at the 2025 Asian Road Cycling Championship. This marks Vietnam’s first participation in an amateur event at the continental level, making it a milestone for the nation's cycling scene. The championship, part of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) system, took place in Thailand from February 7 to 16, 2025.
In the women's elite road race event, That finished second with a time of 2 hours 43 minutes 5 seconds, just half a bike length behind champion Jutatip Maneephan of Thailand. Lee Sze Wing of Hong Kong (China) claimed third place.
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Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
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