“XDS Cup” Tour of Hainan 2025: Ultimate Showdown Awaits in Climactic Fifth Stage

Following the thrilling conclusion of the fourth stage, the "XDS Cup" 16th Tour of Hainan 2025 is set to deliver its most suspenseful and action-packed finale—the fifth stage. Unlike previous editions, this year’s closing battle promises unprecedented drama, with multiple jerseys still up for grabs and tactical battles poised to unfold. 

After the fourth stage, the polka-dot jersey (King of the Mountains) has been secured, as the fifth stage features no categorized climbs. However, the yellow (General Classification), green (sprint), and blue (Asian Best Rider) jerseys remain fiercely contested. 

TSARENKO Kyrylo, the current yellow jersey leader, clings to a razor-thin 4-second advantage. With time bonuses available at intermediate sprints, his lead could vanish in an instant. Compounding the pressure, his SOLUTION TECH VINI FANTINI team has only two remaining riders to defend against relentless attacks from rival squads. Whether TSARENKO Kyrylo can shield his jersey amid strategic onslaughts will be the day’s central drama. 

XDS ASTANA TEAM, which temporarily lost the green jersey, will aim to reclaim sprint supremacy. Multiple intermediate sprints offer opportunities for points and bonuses, setting the stage for explosive battles between lead-out trains. Meanwhile, the blue jersey remains wide open, with several Asian riders vying for the honor. 

The 142km fifth stage from Wanning to Sanya features 2 intermediate sprints but no climbs, making it a sprinter’s paradise. Teams will deploy contrasting tactics—some hunting stage wins, others targeting GC shakeups. For TSARENKO Kyrylo, survival is key: his diminished squad must control breakaways and minimize losses at critical moments. 

Expect fireworks as teams like XDS-ASTANA aggressively pursue sprint points, while GC rivals test TSARENKO Kyrylo’s defenses. Time bonuses at the final sprint could rewrite the overall standings in the closing kilometers. 

The stage culminates on Sanya’s iconic coastal road, where roaring crowds will witness either a triumphant defense or a last-minute coup. With all jerseys potentially decided by mere seconds, this grand finale embodies cycling’s essence—relentless strategy, raw power, and unscripted drama. 

As the peloton speeds toward the "Hawaii of China," one truth prevails: in cycling, nothing is certain until the final meter. Tune in for a finale where seconds write legends.