Classic Itineraries
Nordica Night at Jundu Mountain
On January 18, 2012, Nordica Night came to a perfect close at Beijing Jundu Mountain Ski Resort. The Nordica on-site carnival party included: coaching by Lao Mi, freestyle skiing lessons by Team Nordica X, trial runs on Nordica snowboards, screening of Nordica skiing films, complimentary tasting of pasta with unlimited Italian red wine, and an exciting raffle (grand prize: a pair of NORDICA skis)...
Australian student cycles back to 'Jia' – total mileage over 10,000 km over nearly a year
He Luojie, a Cancer sign young man born in 1988 who calls himself a "hybrid" of Shaoxing and Jiaxing, lives in Jiaxing. A year ago, he was just an ordinary Australian international student who loved browsing the internet and watching movies; a year later, even he might not believe that he could shoulder a heavy backpack and...
Huludao: 4-Hour Ice Trekking – Even Your Own Drinking Water Turns to Ice
In 2010, Gu Yue decided to embark on “a journey to complete the world’s longest overland crossing by any means possible” with his friend, traveling from Alaska at the northernmost tip of North America to Ushuaia in southern Argentina, spanning a total of 33,000 kilometers. After completing the first leg in North America, in August 2011, Gu Yue and his friend Dai Wei…
The bizarre and colorful Swiss Witch Ski Festival
The UCI Track Cycling World Cup, part of the London Organising Committee's series of test events for the Olympic Games, will take place from February 16 to 19 in the newly built Velodrome at London's Olympic Park. A total of 340 cyclists from 48 countries and 18 trade teams will compete over the four-day event. Among the participants are as many as five Olympic champions and 16 world champions...
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[Events & Activities] Top Off-Road Cyclists Gather for Hong Kong MTB Race
The fifth round of the 2012 Hong Kong Off-Road Cycling Race kicked off on January 29 at Tai Ping Shan in Hong Kong, with over 60 cycling enthusiasts participating in the event to compete for the first championship title of the Year of the Dragon. The course circled around Tai Ping Shan, with each lap spanning 1.8 kilometers. The mountainous terrain was rugged, narrow, and even strewn with gravel, significantly increasing the difficulty of the race. After the start...
Equestrian Skills: Show Jumping Course
If dressage is the ultimate artistic expression of riding, then show jumping can be described as the pinnacle of explosive power. As you guide your horse toward an obstacle, a sudden burst of energy propels you both into the air, soaring over that respectable height, followed by a perfect landing—this feeling deeply captivates many riders. In fact, when a horse faces an obstacle...
War Horse May Win an Oscar, To Be Released in China in February
According to reports from China Film Group, the war epic War Horse, produced by DreamWorks Pictures, distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, and directed by Steven Spielberg, has been officially approved for release in mainland China. It will hit theaters nationwide on February 28. This heartfelt masterpiece personally crafted by Spielberg has received critical acclaim and strong box office performance in North America, and is regarded by many media outlets as a strong contender for the Oscars...
A roundup of premium equestrian events in 2011
In the just-passed year of 2011, hailed by the industry as the "Year One of Chinese Equestrianism," not only did equestrian competitions make their debuts at the Bird's Nest and the National Indoor Stadium for the first time, creating a huge impact, but mass-participation events and equestrian popularization also flourished. The equestrian population grew rapidly, and the output value of the equestrian industry was "growing geometrically" (as quoted by Pan Zhicheng). The China Equestrian Website actively supported or directly organized various mass equestrian activities, spreading the concepts of healthy and joyful equestrianism across the land of China.
The Snow Polo World Cup Kicks Off
Asia’s first ever snow polo tournament sees twelve elite teams gather in Tianjin, with preliminary matches starting on February 2 as fierce competition begins. (Tianjin, China, February 2, 2012) - Asia’s first Snow Polo World Cup, the “2012 Richemont Tianjin Snow Polo World Cup” (“Snow Polo World Cup”), will be held from February 2 to...
Women and Horses
The bond between humans and horses can be traced back to the Neolithic Age, when horses were prey hunted by humans. As human civilization evolved, the uses of horses became increasingly diverse. People used horses to pull carts, transport goods, deliver messages, greatly improving work efficiency, shortening distances between places, and accelerating the pace of civilization's advancement...
Climbing Techniques--- Basic Foot Placement Methods and Handhold Gripping Methods
Frontal vs. Side Foot Placement: There are three ways to stand on small footholds → inner edge, outer edge, and flat. Note: A larger contact area isn’t always better (it may turn into a friction hold), so look for flatter, more force-efficient spots. Hence, shoes shouldn’t be too big, or you won’t be able to apply force on small areas. Friction holds: Instead of stepping on small bumps, press a large part of the sole against the rock face to generate as much friction as possible—necessary on rounded holds.
Fujian Province Collaborates with China Mountaineering Association to Establish Mountain Rescue Teams at the County Level
There are over 5 million mountain hiking enthusiasts in Fujian Province. With such a large community, the demand for professional training and rescue services has also been increasing. It is reported that due to the growing number of hikers, some universities and colleges within the province have started offering elective courses in mountaineering and other outdoor sports. In addition, the provincial mountaineering association revealed yesterday that they will co-establish a training base for mountain rescue with the China...
National Fitness Express: 300,000 Dazhou residents "Yuanjiu" climb for blessings
300,000 Dazhou residents "Yuanjiu" climb for blessings Climb every year, improve yourself. The 2012 China (Sichuan) Dazhou Yuanjiu Climbing Festival Competitive Mountaineering and Public Fitness Hiking Competition was held in the scenic Fenghuang Mountain. More than 1,200 hiking enthusiasts from across the country and over 300,000 local residents participated in the competitive and fitness hiking activities...
A motorcycle journey through Central and South America, where death and magic intertwine
In 2010, Gu Yue decided to "complete the world's longest overland crossing by various means" with his friends, traveling from Alaska in the far north of North America to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in Argentina in South America — a total of 33,000 kilometers. After finishing the first leg of the journey in North America, in August 2011, Gu Yue and his friend Dai Wei_...
The London Olympic Cycling Test Event is About to Kick Off
The Track Cycling World Cup, part of the London Organising Committee's Olympic test event series, will be held from February 16 to 19 at the newly built velodrome in the London Olympic Park. A total of 340 cyclists from 48 countries and 18 trade teams will compete over the four-day event. The field includes as many as five Olympic champions and 16 world champions...
The enlightenment teacher of FirstBIKE bicycles
Children are the future of this world, and their ability development is receiving increasing attention. How can we both cultivate children's independence and stimulate their brain development? The high-tech balance bike FirstBIKE from Germany is believed to be an essential learning tool for modern children. Practicing balance is the beginning of their independent growth...
"Bumblebee" Made from Discarded Bicycle Parts
A "Bumblebee" model made from discarded parts by repairman Shu Jianjun stands 2.2 meters tall. The creator has been praised by netizens as the "Dongguan Wonder" and is planning to build a 3-meter-tall "Optimus Prime." The "Autobots" models such as "Bumblebee," "Optimus Prime," and "Megatron" from the movie *Transformers* have captivated countless fans...
The BMC team will split into two groups to compete at the start of the 2012 season
Last year's Tour de France champion Cadel Evans will kick off this season by competing in this week's Trofeo Palma de Mallorca. The four-day event features one-day races, with Evans taking part in two of them. Evans explained that last year was a highly successful season...
Road cycling races are gradually becoming a new favorite in urban sports development and construction.
2011 was a year of flourishing development for China’s cycling movement, with various large and small cycling events scattered across the country. Unlike previous years when the sport was just beginning to gain traction, in 2011, Chinese cycling reached an unprecedented level in terms of the number of events, government support, and public attention...
Step into the Kingdom of Bicycles – TREK’s U.S. Headquarters
Recently, a reporter visited TREK’s global headquarters in Waterloo, Wisconsin, bringing us some lesser-known glimpses from behind the gates—including details about their legendary Race Shop and information on the 29er downhill bike prototypes from their Advanced Concept Group. This unassuming...