Ho Chi Minh City International Women’s Cycling Tournament – Biwase Cup 2026 (16th Edition): Yanina Kuskova Wins the Xuan Huong Lake – Da Lat Stage
Cyclist Yanina Kuskova of Uzbekistan, competing for Spain’s Pafgio – Dema – Mixt team, maintained a strong lead throughout the 10 laps around Xuan Huong Lake covering 50km, and won this stage of the Ho Chi Minh City International Women’s Cycling Tournament – Biwase Cup 2026, held in Da Lat on the morning of March 9.
Before the race began, the organizing committee of Biwase Tour of Vietnam 2026 held the closing ceremony and presented awards to the top finishers of Stage 5, as well as to the leading individuals and teams in the overall standings after the first five stages.
The competition began on March 4 in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together 102 cyclists from 22 teams, including seven Vietnamese women’s teams and 15 international teams.
The “Miss Biwase Tour of Vietnam 2026” title is awarded to cyclist Bui Thuy Hue of the Biwase team.
The event is regarded as one of the most prestigious women’s cycling tournaments in Vietnam, featuring a “two-in-one” format.
The Biwase Tour of Vietnam 2026 consists of five stages, followed by the Ho Chi Minh City International Women’s Cycling Tournament – Biwase Cup 2026, which also includes five stages.
Separating the two competitions is a 10-lap, 50km race around Xuan Huong Lake in Da Lat, serving as a warm-up stage for the second event.
The total distance of both competitions exceeds 1,300km, with Lam Dong Province hosting five stages.
Both the Biwase Tour of Vietnam 2026 and the Biwase Cup 2026 are recognized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and are part of the official international competition ranking system, allowing riders to earn ranking points.
According to the organizing committee, the Biwase Tour of Vietnam 2026 made a strong impression on Vietnam’s women’s cycling scene, with both the quality of organization and the level of competition improving significantly.
Notably, the average speed over the five stages reached nearly 40km/h, comparable to that of many men’s professional races.
At the closing ceremony, prizes were awarded to the winners of Stage 5 – the Da Lat circuit race, which took place on March 8. The organizing committee also presented overall championship trophies, as well as the traditional jerseys:
- White Jersey for Best Young Rider
- Green Jersey for Best Sprinter
- Red Jersey for Queen of the Mountains
- Yellow Jersey for the rider with the best overall time
Awards were also presented to the top-performing teams.
After the ceremony, organizers held the official start of the Ho Chi Minh City International Women’s Cycling Tournament – Biwase Cup 2026 (16th edition) with the 10-lap race around Xuan Huong Lake.
At the end of the Xuan Huong Lake circuit race, the organizing committee awarded prizes to cyclists who won intermediate sprint points and honored the top three finishers of the stage.
Yanina Kuskova delivered an impressive performance to finish first. Two riders from Samyang Cycling Team (South Korea) also competed strongly, securing second and third place respectively: Lee Johee and Lee Funhee.
On March 10, the racing caravan will leave Lam Dong Province and descend Khanh Vinh Pass to begin Stage 1 of the Ho Chi Minh City International Women’s Cycling Tournament – Biwase Cup 2026 in Khanh Hoa Province.
This stage will run 118 km from Khanh Vinh to Ninh Hoa and into Nha Trang.
By Stage 3 on March 13, the race will return to the Phan Thiet – Lam Dong route, continuing the tournament’s journey through southern and central Vietnam.