Barbier strikes first on Tour of ThailandPierre Barbier of Malaysia's Terengganu Cycling Team celebrates his victory. French rider Pierre Barbier of Malaysia's Terengganu Cycling Team claimed the yellow jersey after winning the opening stage of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Cup Tour of Thailand 2026 in Nong Khai on Tuesday. The 108.60km first stage started at HRH Princess Sirindhorn 60th Anniversary Plaza, passed Tha Bo district and finished at Nong Khai Main Stadium. Barbier crossed the line with a time of 2:20.32 hours to finish ahead of Li Ning Star rider Alexander Salby and Osaka Nisu of China Anta-Mentech Cycling Team. Gen Decha Hemkrasi, president of the Thai Cycling Association, hailed Peerapol's impressive performance.

Source: Bangkok Post March 25, 2026 03:35 UTC