At this stage, the cyclists competed over a distance of nearly 200 kilometers from Binh Duong to Dong Thap.

About 10 cyclists, who are members of the second squads of teams from Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Thap, Dong Nai and the Army, were in the first group during most of the race. Around the final 60 kilometers, cyclists of the Domesco Dong Thap team gave assistance to help Nguyen Tan Hoai catch up with the first group.

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Winners awarded

It was a fierce competition among Le Nguyet Minh (Minh Giang - Ho Chi Minh City), Nguyen Thanh Tam (Hat Ngoc Troi (Heavenly Pearl) An Giang) and Nguyen Tan Hoai (Domesco Dong Thap) in the final 10 kilometers. Finally, Le Nguyen Minh hit the finishing line first after 4 hours 58 minutes and 58 seconds, followed by Nguyen Thanh Tam and Nguyen Tan Hoai respectively.

The 23rd stage’s title was also the sixth Le Nguyet Minh won in this year’s tournament. It helps Minh successfully defended his green jersey while Nguyen Thanh Tam continued wearing the yellow jersey.

The Vietnam USA Society English-Ho Chi Minh (VUS-HCM) City team maintained its top position for the group category.

Cyclists will have a day-off before continuing the 24th stage of the tournament, which is slated for April 24, with a 93 kilometers stretch from Dong Thap to Can Tho.

Translated by Trung Thanh