Classic Itineraries
Bicycle fixed-gear bikes without brakes raise safety concerns
Currently, a type of bicycle called "fixed-gear" (or "死飞") is quietly gaining popularity in the provincial capital. With its stylish appearance and versatile riding styles, it has won the favor of many young people. However, because fixed-gear bikes lack brake systems, their safety performance is concerning. Yesterday morning, a reporter visited a shop that sells so-called "fixed-gear"...
Excessive summer workouts are not advisable; hydration should be moderate.
Choosing to lose weight in the summer can yield more noticeable results, but if you focus solely on weight loss without paying attention to your diet, choice of exercise, or creating a reasonable fitness plan, you may not achieve satisfactory results. Thirty minutes of exercise is ideal. In the high temperatures of summer, the human body...
The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup will be held in China for the first time.
A scheduled event of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)—the 2013 Cyclo-cross World Cup season—will take place on September 21 in Yanqing County, Beijing, with nearly 100 top riders from over 20 countries and regions participating. This marks the first time the UCI has brought its cyclo-cross event to Asia. The competition will include...
The 2013 Shanghai Coordinate City Orienteering Challenge was held in the city.
The participants set off from the starting point full of enthusiasm. At 8 a.m. on Sunday, the city was shrouded in smog, and the weather was stiflingly hot. Yet, the square of the Shanghai Exhibition Center, which is usually still quietly “asleep” on weekdays, was already bustling with activity. Five neat, giant teams in bright yellow, peach pink, fluorescent green, sky blue, and vibrant orange formed...
KOLON SPORT helps you upgrade your waterproof jacket
In outdoor sports, equipment often plays a very important role. The success or failure of a hiking or mountaineering trip largely depends on the quality of the gear. There's a famous saying in the outdoor community: "On the mountain, even the best gear is just barely enough." The well-known movie "North Face" doesn’t have a dramatic plot or thrilling...
Top Summer Getaways: A Travel Guide to Hospitable Shandong
Summer is approaching, marking the season for travel and escaping the heat. Among the nation’s most popular summer destinations, Shandong has always been one of the best choices in northern China for a cool and water-friendly getaway. Qingdao, Weihai, and Yantai are three must-visit cities when traveling in Shandong. Below, we’ll introduce the unique charm of each of these three major cities...
Seoul Aims to Become a Bicycle-Friendly City
According to South Korea’s JoongAng Ilbo, 57-year-old Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon praised bicycles during a cycling event, saying, “Cycling is not only good for your health but also helps reduce air pollution, traffic congestion, and parking difficulties. Many people are worried about power shortages this summer leading to blackouts, and cycling is like participating in an energy-saving campaign.”
A 65-year-old man makes walking sticks for free and offers them to hikers
The elderly man crafts walking sticks from small bamboo poles and gives them away for free to hikers. Xie Gongnong, 65, is from Zhoujia Village in Hengxi Town. Since the latter half of the previous year, he has been making walking sticks from small bamboo and placing them at his doorstep for visitors to take freely. Over the past two years, he has given out more than 600 sticks. At around 8 a.m. the day before yesterday, reporters...
The construction of Shennongjia Airport sparks ecological concerns
Hubei’s Shennongjia Airport is set to open for flights this October, significantly reducing the distance between this relatively isolated “primeval forest” and the outside world. Shennongjia features typical karst landforms, and the airport is built atop steep mountain peaks. To construct the airport, five towering peaks were leveled and hundreds of karst caves were filled in...
18 cyclists pedal 1,000 li to support the Grand Canal’s World Heritage bid
The joint 2014 "China Grand Canal" World Heritage nomination will be submitted to the World Heritage Committee for review. To support the canal’s nomination and promote its culture, 18 cyclists with an average age of around 50 set off from Beijing on June 8. After cycling over 500 kilometers in five days, they arrived in Liaocheng on the morning of June 13. The five-day cycling journey reached...
Travel expert with 13 years and 82 countries under his belt to road trip across the U.S. with Tony Leung
The ultimate traveler who would sell car and home to see the world. Hei Jian, a Chengdu native born in northern China. Since 2000, over 13 years, his footsteps have covered 82 countries across seven continents. Had it not been for his upcoming self-drive trip from Chengdu to Tibet on the 16th, he might have been exploring some corner of the globe. This August, he will also embark on a road trip along the U.S. West Coast with Tony Leung, starting from Los Angeles...
Lanzhou to Build Mountain Biking Theme Park
On June 15, 2013, the Polar Star - Ice Rock Aotai Traverse team completed their six-day, six-night trek and safely returned to Xi'an, marking the successful conclusion of the first Polar Star - Ice Rock Aotai Hiking Conference. Over 130 participants took part in this hiking event, which included the full Aotai 6-day traverse, the mini Aotai 4-day traverse, and the Taibai Mountain Greater North-South 4...
17 Malaysian cyclists form a team to support education and help others
The Bros cycling team emphasizes camaraderie among teammates while strongly promoting the values of "health, public welfare, joy, and safety" as the core philosophy of their rides. According to Malaysia’s Guanghua Daily, cycling has become increasingly popular in Sungai Petani, Malaysia, in recent years, and a local cycling team named Bros has garnered considerable attention. This team...
The press conference for the 2013 KAILAS Mountaineering Team and SANDSTONE Scientific Research Team of Beihang University's Lingfeng Society's summer activities...
At 2:30 p.m. on June 10, the Lingfeng Society of Beihang University held a press conference at the Chenxing Theater on the Xueyuanlu campus. During the event, the Lingfeng Society's 2013 KAILAS Mountaineering Team and SANDSTONE Scientific Research Team officially announced details of their summer activities. The Lingfeng Society Council of Beihang University...
A third-year Chongqing university student cycles back to Shijiazhuang — a 2,200 km journey
Li Zhaohui is on the road. The distance from Chongqing to Shijiazhuang is 2,200 km. It takes two hours by plane or a full day and night by train, but Li Zhaohui, a third-year student at Chongqing Normal University’s College of International Business and Trade, has chosen to cycle home — a trip that will take him over 20 days. "I want to cycle home" For 22-year-old Li Zhaohui, cycling has already become a part of his life...
Everest Expedition Bill: Tens of Thousands in Gear Plus Hundreds of Thousands in Climbing Fees
A special feature in the Beijing Evening News states that gear for climbing Everest typically includes high-altitude boots, safety ropes, carabiners, ice axes, crampons, moisture-wicking clothing, warm clothing, tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads. A basic set costs at least 50,000 to 60,000 RMB, and as technical skills improve, the cost of gear can be limitless. You can also purchase a full set of ice and snow...
A Consumer Powerhouse: CoolMove Shenyang — Northeast China’s First Fashion & Sports Carnival Held in Liaoning
The summer call-to-action for outdoor sports brands is about to sound loud and clear. The first fashion sports carnival in Northeast China that combines brand sales, interactive experiences, and cultural exchanges — Shenyang CoolMove — will be grandly held at the Liaoning Industrial Exhibition Hall from August 30 to September 1. Global outdoor sports brands will come face-to-face with consumers...
2013 Adidas ROCKSTARS China Competition – Exclusive Interviews
On June 15 and 16, 2013, Adidas officially launched the 2013 ROCKSTARS China competition at Century Square on East Nanjing Road in Shanghai. Hundreds of domestic and international climbers gathered for an intense bouldering competition and shared their passion for the sport, fully supporting the event. ................
Discovering a Forgotten Paradise – The North Face’s “Eighth Route to Tibet”
On May 28, 2013, the Discovering a Forgotten Paradise – The North Face “Eighth Route to Tibet” Off-Road Documentary Exhibition officially opened at the Polar Bear Gallery in M50 Creative Park, No. 50 Moganshan Road, Shanghai. On the first day of the exhibition, nearly 20 media outlets were invited to the site to experience this extraordinary eighth route to Tibet...
Superior load-bearing performance to help you explore and discover — The North Face launches the Opti-Fit technology backpack
The North Face? From its inception, it has been committed to creating high-performance and durable outdoor gear. Since its founding in 1968, The North Face? has grown into a leading brand in high-performance apparel and technical equipment. For over 50 years, the global leader in outdoor sports, The North Face?, driven by its pursuit of quality and innovation,...