Two in the Top 25: China ANTA - Mentech Concludes Tour of Taihu Lake with GC Depth and Final Stage Sprint

Race Dispatch // UCI 2.1 Stage Race

Two in the Top 25: China ANTA - Mentech at Tour of Taihu Lake

Event: Tour of Taihu Lake (14th Edition) Dates: 12–16 September 2026 Team: China ANTA - Mentech
11th GC
Alexander Konychev (+0:36)
4th
Jesper Rasch (Final Stage)
588.4 km
5 Stages Across Jiangsu

The 14th edition of the Tour of Taihu Lake (UCI 2.1) tested the international peloton across five stages and 588.4 kilometers of crosswind-exposed roads in Jiangsu, China. Racing against a competitive field featuring WorldTour and ProTeam competitors, China ANTA - Mentech delivered a composed and tactically sharp campaign.

China ANTA Mentech Tour of Taihu Lake Results Card
Official race telemetry card: Konychev 11th GC, Vahtra 24th GC, and Rasch 4th on the final stage.

Alexander Konychev anchored the team's General Classification ambitions, navigating aggressive splits and intermediate sprint battles to finish 11th overall (+0:36). He was closely backed by Norman Vahtra, who concluded the tour in 24th on GC (+0:39), securing two riders within the top 25.

On the final stage, Dutch sprinter Jesper Rasch fought for position in a high-speed, chaotic bunch finish, crossing the line in 4th place and narrowly missing the stage podium.

Classification Summary — China ANTA - Mentech

  • General Classification: Alexander Konychev — 11th (+0:36)
  • General Classification: Norman Vahtra — 24th (+0:39)
  • Final Stage: Jesper Rasch — 4th
  • Event Total: 5 Stages · 588.4 km · WorldTour & ProTeam Field
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