The top three positions remained unchanged after the fifth stage of the Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Cycling Tournament on November 21, with Ho Van Phuc of ADC-Vinh Long Television retaining the yellow jersey with a combined time of 16hr 50.02min.

He is followed by Nguyen Truong Tai of Domesco Pharmacy-Dong Thap and Ho Hoang Son, also from Vinh Long.

Do Tuan Anh of Dong Thap won his first victory in the November 21 stage, covering the 52km around Ho Xuan Huong lake in Da Lat in 1:08.57.

Le Minh Nguyet of Eximbank-Ho Chi Minh City defended his green jersey with 49 points.

In the team rankings, Vinh Long stand in first, closely followed by Military Zone 7 and Dong Thap.

Cyclists on November 22 will pedal 98km from Da Lat to Bao Loc city

Organised by the radio Voice of Ho Chi Minh City People, the annual tournament draws 65 cyclists from 13 teams who will tour 850km through five cities and provinces. The race is divided into seven stages, the final will start on November 23.-VNA