XINING, China, July 16 (Xinhua) - Jon Aberasturi from team Ukyo (UKO) won the first stage of Tour of Qinghai Lake in 3 hours and 31 minutes. He puts on both yellow jersey and green jersey, which represents the overall leader and best sprinter respectively.
"Before two sprints, there were many good sprinters, but finally I kept on going, and I made it happen." Jon said.
Maral-Erdene Batmunkh from Malaysia's Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) is presented with the blue jersey that represents the best Asian rider. And the Polka dot jersey is awarded to Torku Sekerspor (TRK) of Turkey as the best climber.
Dusan Rajovic from Slovenia's Adria Mobil (ADR) and Georgios Bouglas from China Continental Team of Gansu Bank (GTO) came second and third in this stage.
The first stage, Ledu to Xining, covers a total distance of 153km, with 2 intermediate sprints and 1 third-category climb.
The second stage Xining circuit race will be held on Monday.
