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Tour of Guangxi: Paul Magnier claims victory and the race lead as sprinters survive hilly stage 4

Paul Magnier reclaimed the red jersey in the Tour of Guangxi after a dominant sprint finish in Tian'e, securing his first victory of the race and retaking the overall lead. The French rider, who won all five sprint stages last season, overpowered Decathlon CMA CGM’s Cees Bol in a late push, with Max Kanter of XDS Astana completing the podium.

Stage 4’s hilly terrain—featuring over 2,700 meters of climbing—tested the peloton, but the sprinters’ support squads held the group together until the finish line. A late crash reduced the field, but Magnier’s aggressive sprint strategy paid off, leaving him just ahead of Frits Biesterbos, who had briefly led after stage 2.

The stage’s challenging profile sets up a similar battle on Saturday, with Sunday’s hilltop finish likely deciding the general classification race.

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