The 13th tournament was introduced in a press conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 11 by VOH.

 Organizer informed that nearly 100 cyclists will be allocated into 13 professional teams from all over the nation will attend the tournament including strong teams of Saigon Plant Protection 1 and 2, Dong Thap Domesco, Quan Khu 7, and others. Cyclists will compete through 4 stages covering 547km. The first stage starts in the morning of November 19 from Ho Chi Minh City to Cao Lanh covering 139km; the second stage from Cao Lanh to Soc Trang, covering 141km; the third stage from Soc Trang to Ben Tre, covering 178km, and the fourth stage from Ben Tre to Hoc Mon, covering 89km. organizer claimed that the tournament is promisingly attractive for competing on plain routes.

Reported by Ho Van – Translated by Vi Bao