Setting off from the Bird’s Nest, they plan to cross 10 countries to reach London for the Paralympic opening ceremony. Beijing News — A self-driving journey of nearly 20,000 kilometers from Beijing to London to attend the Paralympics will be accomplished by a group of people with physical disabilities. In front of the Bird’s Nest, the main stadium for the opening and closing ceremonies of the last Olympics, 12 disabled individuals set off in six...
Do you want to take a trip around the world? Most white-collar workers would probably answer “yes” to that question. But how about quitting your job to travel the world for nearly a year? Most people would likely hesitate. Yet, a young white-collar couple from Shanghai has taken concrete action to prove...
"Share Success, Create Miracles" — The First Golden Beach International Camping Festival will be held from July 22 to October 30, 2012, at Golden Beach, known as the "No. 1 Beach in Asia." The event will feature 1,000 camping tents, 10,000 participants, and a 1,000-meter-long dragon-shaped tent formation, aiming to create the camping festival with the most tents, the most participants, and the longest dragon-shaped tent formation in history...
As a continuously exhibiting domestic outdoor brand, Himalaya will, as promised, meet everyone at the Nanjing National Exhibition Center from July 26 to 29 (Booth No.: F4401). This year at the exhibition, Himalaya will grandly launch several new product series in addition to its existing ones, including...
Since launching its first stop in Yangshuo on June 20, "Rock Quest China" and its route-setting team have been heading westward. After stops in Yangshuo and Leye, they recently arrived in Xi'an. The development of climbing routes on the Shiyangguan rock face in Xi'an saw Zhang Yong setting all the routes using KAILAS Insight climbing ropes. The newly developed routes on the Shiyang rock face extend the panoramic climbing options in the Xi'an area...
"Riding a bicycle on city roads often feels nerve-wracking." This is a common sentiment among many cyclists. They believe that without dedicated bike lanes, the safety of riders is hard to ensure. They used body graffiti on their bare upper bodies to call for more bike lanes and promote low-carbon travel. Four urban white-collar workers went for a naked bike ride on Babin Road to advoc...
On July 22, at Tianmen Mountain Mountain Road in Zhangjiajie, inline skating master Jean-Yves Blondeau sped down and whizzed through the 69th bend. The high-speed skating gear worth about 50,000 RMB helped him complete the challenge successfully!French inline skating master completes Tianmen Mountain’s 99 Bends in just 19 minutes and 34 seconds. “It was thrilling!I love Tianmen Mountain, I’ll come back again...”
Changchun cyclists welcome Fang Deyong in the rain At around 17:00 on July 22, light rain continued to fall in Changchun, and a series of sports-related clips were being shown on the big screen in Cultural Square. In the photography exhibition corridor near East Minzhu Street, a group of young people dressed like cyclists surrounded a middle-aged man in nearly identical attire, bustling about...
Lin Tinghong arrived in Guangzhou yesterday having ridden all the way without a penny—sleeping in squares, getting transportation money from a motorcycle driver. Is traveling the world really something you have to spend money on? Lin Tinghong, a 27-year-old from Fujian, decided to cycle around the world “0-yuan style.” He set off from Zhangpu, Zhangzhou, Fujian on July 8, and after 14 days of cycling, he arrived in Guangzhou yesterday. Lin Tinghong...
Riding horses from Beijing to London—such a crazy idea probably few would dare to attempt. But three years ago, three "superhumans" with the same dream actually set out to complete this seemingly impossible mission together. On April 18, 2009, they departed from Beijing on horseback, heading for London, the host city of the 2012 Summer Olympics,...
On the evening of July 20th local time in the UK, the Polaris Dream Project—Qi Tianxia’s “Bike to London for the Olympics” concluded its four-month, cross-continental cycling journey spanning Asia and Europe, entering the UK and arriving at the host city of the 30th Olympic Games—London. They will join people from around the world in...
Report: Recently, reporters learned from Ledon Outdoor Group that its brand Saint Fleure's "The Mountain Is There" pavilion will make its debut at the 2012 Asia Outdoor Exhibition. Unlike traditional, professional, and potentially dangerous outdoor adventure sports, "broad outdoor" activities refer to any form of recreation that takes you outside your home...
The 2012 Asia Outdoor Climbing Festival features two competitions—The Climbing Triathlon (rope climbing, speed climbing, and ice climbing) and the Rock Climbing Difficulty Competition. The detailed event schedule is as follows: Special thanks to the following sponsoring brands:
The 2012 Asia Outdoor Trade Show will be grandly held at the Nanjing International Expo Center from July 26 to 29. Youdu Outdoors, after participating in previous editions of the show, is once again joining this major event. This time, it will showcase its new product—the softshell jacket—designed with the “Sunny Weekend” concept, making a powerful comeback in a transformed and reborn form. The exhibition...
On July 22, outdoor sports enthusiast and internet user "Old Ji on the Road" successfully summited Mount Muztagh Ata at an altitude of 7,546 meters and then began descending. During the climb, he encountered a dog at an altitude of 5,300 meters and rushed up to 6,020 meters together with it. Due to its mysterious appearance and subsequent disappearance, as if it were a guide, he called the dog...
Winners of the 3rd Asia Outdoor Industry Awards Announced, with the award ceremony to be held grandly on July 26. After two days of careful deliberation by eight judges, the winners of the 3rd Asia Outdoor Industry Awards have been selected. Twenty products stood out, competing for a total of 14 silver awards, 1 environmental award, 2 women’s awards, and 3 gold awards...
The 2012 Asia Outdoor Exhibition will be grandly held from July 26 to 29 at the Nanjing International Expo Center. After participating in previous editions, Youdu Outdoor is returning to this major event once again, bringing its new product—the softshell jacket—designed with the “Sunny Weekend” concept, making a powerful comeback in a transformed and reborn form. The exhibition...
The 2011 Asia Outdoor Exhibition will showcase the world-renowned footwear brand for the brave—Five Ten. With eye-catching colors, outstanding performance features, and exquisite craftsmanship, it’s poised to lead in 2012. Five Ten booth | Five Ten hiking and mountaineering shoe series | climbing and cycling series | Five Ten cycling...
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Kansas, USA, Garmin is primarily engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of navigation products. Its product line includes various categories such as aviation, marine, handheld, automotive, mobile phones, and outdoor recreation. With marketing offices around the world, Garmin has sold over one hundred million units in total and holds the No. 1 global market share...
On July 26, the 2012 (7th) Asia Outdoor Exhibition grandly opened at the Nanjing International Expo Center. The four-day event brought together 570 of the most internationally influential outdoor product companies from over 20 countries, all making a dazzling appearance. The exhibition provided businesses and enthusiasts with a comprehensive platform for showcasing, experiencing, and exchanging ideas. ...