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Jarno Widar wins Tour of Guangxi general classification
Belgian cyclist Jarno Widar of Lotto-Intermarché secured his first WorldTour general classification victory at the 2026 Tour of Guangxi. Widar clinched the title by winning the final stage at Nongla, outperforming established riders including Tom Pidcock and Louis Barré on the decisive climb.
In the final stage, Widar launched a powerful attack in the closing meters to distance Pidcock, who finished second, and Barré, who finished third. This victory follows Widar’s recent success at Tre Valli Varesine, marking a significant breakthrough for the 20-year-old.
Earlier in the race, Milan Fretin of Cofidis won Stage 5 in a mass sprint, while Paul Magnier maintained the overall lead despite a crash near the finish line. The final general classification saw Widar leading Pidcock by nine seconds, with Barré finishing 16 seconds behind the winner. Juan Ayuso finished sixth in the overall standings.
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Cofidis · Jarno Widar · Lotto-Intermarche · Louis Barre · Milan Fretin · Paul Magnier · Tom Pidcock · Tour of Guangxi · Tour of Guangxi · Yizhou
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marco Brenner and Martin Tjotta rounded out the podium in Guangxi. www.informacion.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jarno Widar finished 16 seconds ahead of the second-place rider in the final stage. ciclismoaldia.es · www.informacion.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tom Pidcock was a favorite for the general classification before being overtaken by Widar. ciclismoaldia.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Juan Ayuso finished sixth in the general classification of the Tour de Guangxi. ciclismoaldia.es · www.informacion.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jarno Widar won the final stage and the general classification of the Tour de Guangxi 2026. ciclismoaldia.es · www.informacion.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The final stage featured a climb to NongLa with an average gradient of 7.3%. www.informacion.es