Classic Itineraries
Cycling in China – I’m just rambling, you’re just listening
China has long been hailed as the “Kingdom of Bicycles.” This so-called “kingdom” has been further personified as a “country with a large number of cyclists,” rather than a “strong cycling nation.” The term “large” refers to the sheer number of people who ride bicycles in China. Clearly, given China’s massive population base, whatever the activity, the scale is unprecedentedly large. As for what “strong” means...
Taking a sunrise photo on New Year's morning in 2013.01.01
Taking a sunrise photo on New Year's morning in 2013.01.01
The skiing feel at several resorts this year
Huabei — not bad. Staff management has improved. The electric shuttle buses will proactively pick up and drop off board-carrying skiers when powered, the prices are reasonable, transportation is convenient, there are spare chairlifts, and the runs have improved. It’s worth a try for veterans like Old Worker who’ve been skiing for years but still aren’t that skilled. Note: on the new runs, when it’s windy, the windward slopes...
China Sweeps Freestyle Skiing Aerials World Cup Titles
On January 5, the 2012–2013 FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup aerials competition kicked off in Changchun, Jilin Province. Chinese athletes Jia Zongyang and Xu Mengtao claimed the men's and women's individual titles respectively. With the Sochi Winter Olympics approaching, this World Cup event served as a crucial training ground for top freestyle skiing nations. The United States...
The "Energy Red Bull vs. Changbai" First Northern Regional Skiing Competition — Northeast Division Concludes Successfully ... ...
Ready for Action On January 2, 2013, the "Energy Red Bull vs. Changbai – First Northern Regional Skiing Competition," sponsored by Red Bull Energy Drink Company and organized by Green Field Outdoor, was held at the Wanda Changbai Mountain International Ski Resort for the Northeast Division. As the first preliminary event of the overall competition, it attracted...
Middle-aged man runs to 50 shelters in six months to survive
Running to 50 shelters in six months — even for a professional “backpacker,” traveling across half of China in half a year isn’t easy. Mr. Ding, who suffers from polio, managed to do it — and didn’t spend much money — because he did it by “station running.” So-called station running refers to people deliberately traveling around the country’s shelters to scam travel money. This middle-aged man from Hefei recently arrived at a shelter in Hainan Province. After staff checked his identity information, they were shocked — since June last year, this Mr. Ding has visited over 50 shelters nationwide and has long been blacklisted. He admitted that he suffers from nephritis and has a disability, and that he hasn’t had time to sightsee while traveling across the country — he’s just trying to survive.
Keep your base layers dry during winter outdoor activities to prevent hypothermia.
Winter is here, and many outdoor enthusiasts continue their adventures despite the bitter cold. However, reports indicate that there have already been three fatal mountain climbing incidents around Beijing this winter. Severe hypothermia can be deadly. What people commonly refer to as "shivering" is actually a mild form of hypothermia. If the condition worsens...
Huangcheng joins TTT and participates in the 2013 Tor des Géants
On December 28, 2012, Tecnica China officially signed an agreement with runner Zeng Huafeng (@HuangchengV)! In 2013, he will become a member of the Tecnica China Trail Running Team (TTT), and he will also be the athlete fully sponsored by Tecnica China to compete in the 2013 Tor des Géants. ...
No Fear of Ice and Snow: Anti-Slip Tips for Winter Cycling in Rain and Snow
With the arrival of winter, rainy and snowy weather increases, bringing many inconveniences to cycling enthusiasts. Accidents such as slipping and falling during outdoor rides happen from time to time. In such bad weather, riding cautiously and slowly is key, and mastering some safety techniques is essential. Below are some cycling tips for rainy and snowy conditions. 1. Before heading out...
Yellow Light Rule — The Escalation of Road Resource Conflicts Begins
Undoubtedly, the hottest topic these past couple of days has been the legendary yellow traffic light supposedly invented by a Chinese person in the United States. At the start of this year, our country officially enacted and implemented a law that, for the first time, clearly defines the use of yellow lights and the corresponding penalties (previously, the yellow light was indeed a gray area — some treated it as a green light to accelerate, others as a red to brake). Currently, the function of the yellow...
The Polaris brand's 2013 autumn/winter order fair is about to grandly open
The Polaris brand's 2013 autumn/winter order fair will be held from January 15 to January 19, 2013, at the Wuyi Overseas Chinese Plaza Exhibition Center in Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province. At this order fair, the Polaris brand will release its latest color concepts, design philosophies, and fabric applications for the 2013 autumn/winter season. During the event, in the large multifunctional exhibition hall, Polaris will present...
The premiere of the Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort's grand vacation drama — *Heaven and Earth: Changbai* — was a great success.
What is ethnic is international. The success of *Heaven and Earth: Changbai* tonight also shows the world that the essence of a nation’s culture is its finest. Before the show began, the resort held a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony. Leaders from Jilin Province and Xun Fengqi, head of the Provincial Cultural System Reform and Cultural Industries Development Working Group, attended the opening ceremony and watched...
College students successfully test-fly self-made plane worth 100,000 yuan
Chen Mo realizes his "flying dream" — test flight successful. The aircraft is taxiing and taking off. This is a wooden small aircraft named JDT Mini-Max. Born in 1989, Chen Mo is a student majoring in Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering at Northwestern Polytechnical University. He started building a wooden small aircraft called JDT Mini-Max in August 2011...
China's Arctic Village: "2012 National Winter Hiking Conference Concludes Successfully
From December 21 to 23, the China's Arctic Village "2012 National Winter Hiking Conference" was held in Arctic Village, Mohe County, Heilongjiang Province. More than 200 outdoor sports enthusiasts from 13 provinces and regions across the country traveled to Mohe and Arctic Village to go on snow hikes, search for the most "northern" point of China, and experience the charm of winter outdoor activities under extreme cold conditions.
Lanzhou's plan to deploy 10,000 public rental bicycles sparks heated public discussion
The bicycle lane on Dunhuang Road has been repurposed as a new lane, squeezing bicycles onto the sidewalk. Discussion: Bicycles need proper roads before being deployed. On January 5, news about deploying 10,000 public rental bicycles in the main urban area and constructing dedicated bicycle lanes immediately triggered widespread online and offline discussion. ...
Outdoor Physics (Part 2): Vapor Pressure and Waterproof Breathability
Roughly speaking, vapor pressure can be understood as the pressure exerted by gaseous water molecules on the surface of water. Molecules in liquid water have a tendency to escape, while gaseous water molecules also have a tendency to return to the liquid state. Generally, these two processes occur simultaneously. When the rate of vaporization exceeds that of condensation, macroscopically it appears as continuous evaporation of water; conversely...
Choose an outdoor activity level that suits you
Outdoor activities involve many uncontrollable factors. Different activities vary in geographical environment, intensity, technical difficulty, and risk level, thus placing different demands on participants' physical fitness, mental resilience, and technical gear. Your safety is your responsibility. Activity organizers must fully consider the thoroughness and safety of their plans, ...
Snow and ice on Fushan Mountain: Elderly man slips while fetching spring water, breaks leg
The road was treacherous, but citizens continued to flock up the mountain to fetch water, including many elderly. The icy path made progress difficult, and rescuers carefully pushed a stretcher. "It's not worth breaking your leg over 40 jin of water." Around 1:40 p.m. on January 6, 63-year-old Mr. Zhao and his wife climbed Fushan Mountain carrying four buckets...
A Henan man cycles through 8 provinces in October to promote acts of bravery
Merry Christmas, fellow horse lovers！ A few days ago, I just read some posts written by several teachers about cowboy leather jackets—the introductions were all very comprehensive. I’ll add my two cents and talk about winter horseback riding attire. Thinking back to a few years ago in Heishantou, Hulunbuir, and the Red Grassland Ranch in Heilongjiang, the coldest temperatures reached...
Foldable bike helmet – safety on the go
The Overade is a foldable bicycle helmet co-designed by French designer Patrick Jouffret and engineer Philippe Arrouart. This innovative product not only provides essential safety protection for cycling enthusiasts, but also offers great convenience in portability and storage through its foldable design...