Chinanews.com, Bachu, Xinjiang, March 11th (Sun Tingwenrezi, Wangudili Xiati) On March 11, the 2023 "Spring Exploration of Ancient Roads" series of activities in Bachu County, Xinjiang, "Wild in Bachu Mountain Bike Off-Road Challenge" The "Carnival" event kicked off in the county's Red Sea 4A-level scenic spot. 127 cyclists from all over the country gathered together to hold a cross-country bicycle challenge competition, compete for will, compete in racing, chase dreams, and advocate green, low-carbon and healthy life idea.
At the scene, the departure ceremony kicked off with the wonderful singing and dancing performed by the performers of the Bachu County Art Troupe.
The competition is divided into three groups, which are the competitive group, the public men's group and the public women's group. Island City Gate, Golden Populus euphratica Island, Satellite Reservoir, Red Sea Reservoir, and finally arrive at the Red Sea Scenic Visitor Center.
The picture shows the contestants chasing each other.
Photo by Mayila
Yan Liting, a member of the Merida team in Kuitun City, Xinjiang, said in an interview with a media reporter that this was the first time she came to Bachu County to participate in a bicycle competition. Populus euphratica. At the same time, I also hope that all contestants can achieve a good result, break through themselves, and surpass themselves."
At the starting point of the competition, with the referee's starting gun fired, 127 contestants rushed out of the starting line like arrows off the string, more than physical strength, driving skills, and teamwork spirit.
Lei Ling from the Aksu region said after watching the competition: "This competition is very intense and exciting. I came here specially to accompany the contestants. If there is another opportunity next year, I will definitely participate."
The picture shows two contestants admiring the scenery along the way.
Photo by Mayila
In the competition team, there are both "post-00s" and players in their fifties and sixties.
Huang Shihai, a competitor from the Beijing GDR team, left the other competitors behind with his excellent physical strength and driving skills, and finally won the championship after riding a 45-kilometer race.
According to reports, as one of the characteristic events in Bachu County, the cycling competition has been successfully held four times in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2022, and this year is the fifth.
The Red Sea Bicycle Race creates a feast of cycling activities in the "Pulphus euphratica Capital" with features, public welfare, themes, and communication. The event advocates the concept of green travel, conveys the slogan of low-carbon and environmental protection, combines sports + tourism naturally, and strives to enhance the "Bachu" The cultural brand effect of "Silk Road Station, Populus euphratica Capital, Cultural Land, and Food City" not only builds Bachu into a "reception room" for the tourism economy in the eastern Kashgar region that "pleases those who are near, and comes to those who are far away", but also to the world. It shows the natural scenery and unique ecological value of southern Xinjiang, allowing more people to experience the joy of riding while enjoying the beauty of natural scenery.
The picture shows a group photo of several contestants after the game.
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Huang Liqin, director of the Culture, Sports, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau of Bachu County, said: "The effect of the event exceeded our expectations. We also attracted more than 10,000 people to watch the event through the live broadcast. Whether it is from the contestants or the live audience, the general response is very good. In the future, we will continue to hold more and better cultural, sports and tourism integration events Activities to enhance the fitness awareness of the whole people, and continue to promote the recovery and development of the tourism industry. At the same time, through such activities, Bachu County's four-season themed tourism brand of "exploring ancient roads in spring, visiting the Red Sea in summer, appreciating Populus euphratica in autumn, and playing with ice and snow in winter" and "wild In Bachu "travel IP."
The picture shows the contestants riding in the Populus euphratica forest.
Photo by Mayila
Bachu County is located at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, the Tarim Basin and the northwest edge of the Taklimakan Desert.
National Highway 314, National Highway 217, Provincial Highway 215, Sansha Expressway, Tuhe Expressway, and Nanjiang Railway cross the county and are transportation hubs connecting the four prefectures in southern Xinjiang.
With 3.16 million mu of natural Populus euphratica forest, the Red Sea Scenic Spot is now a national 4A-level scenic spot.
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