The final stage presented a few challenges, but not enough to create real splits. After an attempt by the team to shake things up, it ultimately came down to another bunch sprint. Paul Magnier took his second stage win, while Paul Double secured the overall classification.

For Team Visma | Lease a Bike, the race ends on a positive note. A strong ride in Saturday’s queen stage brought both Uijtdebroeks and Nordhagen close to the win, paving the way for two top-10 finishes in the GC and the overall team victory.

“This is my best result so far as a professional rider”, Nordhagen said after the final stage, reflecting on his first WorldTour top-10. “It’s been a great week. It was very special to be fighting for the top spots in such a strong field. This is a beautiful and, for me, the perfect way to end my first pro season. I finish the year with a really good feeling and I’m very motivated to build on this next year. For now, I’ll enjoy some time off and I’m really looking forward to seeing my family again.”

Sports director Jesper Mørkøv was satisfied with the team’s performance over the six days of racing. “It was a tough final stage, but making a difference was difficult. We were always well positioned when it mattered. Looking back, we can be pleased with our week here. We had two riders in the top five of the queen stage, two in the top six of the GC, and we won the team classification. On top of that, Jørgen’s victory in the young rider classification is a great achievement. All in all, it was a very good week here in China”, the Dane concluded.