Tour of Beijing 2011

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Tour of Beijing an historic moment in Asian racing

The inaugural Tour of Beijing, the penultimate round of the UCI World Tour marks the first foray of the top tier of the sport in Asia. After a successful 2008 Olympic Games, the UCI’s event organisation body, the GCP put in place plans to host an event in Beijing, and the fruition of those efforts are now being realised.

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Tour of Beijing 2011
5 October 2011 - 9 October 2011 | CHN | WorldTour
- Tour of Beijing an historic moment in Asian racing
- Stage 1 - Martin blasts to victory in Beijing | Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium - Water Cube (ITT)
  2011-10-05 11.3km
- Stage 2 - Haussler wins in Men Tou Gou | Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium - Men Tou Gou
  2011-10-06 137km
- Stage 3 - Roche beats Deignan in Yong Ning Town | Men Tou Gou - Yong Ning Town
  2011-10-07 162km
- Stage 4 - Viviani leads Liquigas-Cannondale 1-2 | Yan Qing Gui Chuan Square - Shunyi Olympic Rowing/Canoeing Centre
  2011-10-08 189.5km
- Stage 5 - Galimzyanov gets green with final stage win | Tian An Men Square - Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium
  2011-10-09 118km

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Pat McQuaid on the podium with Tony Martin (HTC-Highroad)

UCI denies threatening teams in lead up to Tour of Beijing

By Daniel Benson last updated 28 August 19

WorldTour applications and status reportedly used as pressure point

The peloton on stage 3 of the Tour of Beijing

Mixed feelings over Tour of Beijng

By Hedwig Kröner last updated 28 August 19

Riders complain about Chinese WorldTour race, but Vasseur remains supportive

The Chinese have returned to World Cup racing.

China to field national team for Tour of Beijing

By Daniel Benson last updated 28 August 19

First step towards long-term goal of Chinese WorldTour team

With race radio banned, Cancellara uses his hand to call for his team car

AIGCP and UCI negotiate deal for Tour of Beijing

By Cycling News last updated 28 August 19

UCI agrees to study race radio issue

A Leopard Trek rider goes by the Cube in Beijing

Tour of Beijing slowly opens for spectators

By Pierre Carrey last updated 28 August 19

Local authorities lock access to start and finish lines

Jean-Etienne Amaury talking to Asian cycling expert Alan Rushton

Video: Jean-Etienne Amaury, the "true" boss of the Tour de France

By Pierre Carrey last updated 28 August 19

Cycling is a family matter for ASO President

Mark Cavendish (HTC-Highroad) was full of praise for Tony Martin after the stage.

Tour of Beijing an historic moment in Asian racing

By Alex Hinds last updated 28 August 19

WorldTour teams set to take on former Olympic roads

Jack Bobridge (Garmin-Cervelo) was fancied after his track exploits.

Video: Bobridge looking ahead to "massive" 2012

By Cycling News last updated 28 August 19

Australian on London, GreenEdge, road and track

Pat McQuaid faced a barrage of questions.

China might have a WorldTour team within six years, McQuaid says

By Pierre Carrey last updated 28 August 19

The UCI President thinks cycling is growing up in China

Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Omega Pharma-Lotto) is back in action after suffering injury at the Tour de France.

Video: Van Den Broeck confident in Lotto's WorldTour chances

By Daniel Simms last updated 28 August 19

Belgian pleased with late-season condition

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UCI denies threatening teams in lead up to Tour of Beijing

Mixed feelings over Tour of Beijng

China to field national team for Tour of Beijing

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Tour of Beijing slowly opens for spectators

Video: Jean-Etienne Amaury, the "true" boss of the Tour de France

Tour of Beijing an historic moment in Asian racing

Video: Bobridge looking ahead to "massive" 2012

China might have a WorldTour team within six years, McQuaid says

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Video: Viviani relishes his first WorldTour success

Video: Ex-Chinese national coach expects more recognition for cycling

Video: Malori concludes season in Beijing

All systems go for inaugural Tour of Beijing

No Clenbuterol sandwiches for riders in China

Video: Cummings talks about Beijing experience and decision to go to BMC

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