Classic Itineraries
Kunming's Western Hills ban on cycling sparks heated discussion among riders
The Western Hills have almost become a must-ride destination for Kunming cyclists. The scenic area has posted a cycling ban notice. Cycling is prohibited on the high mountain roads of the Western Hills Forest Park. Yesterday, a survey conducted by the newspaper showed that 3.3% of respondents did not support the new rule at the Western Hills Park, 6.7% said they didn’t care, ...
Three American men continue hiking after being struck by lightning
Three men from Texas were camping while hiking in the mountains when their tent was struck by lightning during a storm. Miraculously surviving the ordeal, the three backpackers simply slept it off and then continued hiking to complete their journey. Recently, the legendary trio — Joshua White, 32, of Austin; his brother Colton Connelly, 23;...
Experts Discuss Diet and Recovery for Endurance Running Races
There’s an Art to Diet and Recovery for Endurance Running Races Personal Information: Name: Aihua Occupation: Researcher and Doctoral Supervisor at the Nutrition and Biochemistry Laboratory of the Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital Current Residence: Beijing Regarding races and sports health: Aboutracehealthy: 1. What should runners prepare (food & drink) for distance races, such as the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge (5.6km)?
The Tor des Géants confirms the cause of Yang Yuan's death
The organizing committee of the Tor des Géants sent an official email confirming the identity of the deceased Chinese participant, Yang Yuan. The President of the Tourism Agency of the Aosta Valley Autonomous Region sent a letter of condolence. The organizers of Tor des Géants conducted an investigation in accordance with strict medical and legal procedures, and officially announced the identity of the athlete who passed away last night while en route to Valgrisen...
Uruguayan man rescued after being trapped in the Andes for 4 months
China News Service, Sept. 9 — According to Taiwan’s “China News Network” on the 9th, Argentine authorities said that a 58-year-old Paraguayan man who went missing while cycling has been rescued after being stranded in the Andes Mountains for four months and has now been hospitalized for treatment. The rescued man, Gomez, said he began cycling more than four months ago...
ALPINEPRO (Alpineani) continues to expand in the northeast market with the opening of its Shenyang Zhuozhan store
ALPINEPRO (Alpineani) has opened a new store at Shenyang Zhuozhan, further expanding its presence in northeastern shopping malls. The new store features a display focused on "fashionable family outdoor" gear, offering products such as family and couple styles of down jackets, softshells, and fleece. The store is located on the 5th floor of Zhuozhan Shopping Center, Beijing Street, Shenhe District, Shenyang. AL...
After a 13-year hiatus, the TONGUE band reunites at the 2013 Yangtze River Midi Festival
The China Light・2013 Yangtze River Midi Music Festival will be held from October 2nd to 4th at Pudong Sanjia Port, the mouth of the Yangtze River in Shanghai. The annual theme for the 2013 Midi Festival is "20 Years of Midi School." The TONGUE band is joining this year’s festival to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the rock school with fans. The TONGUE band was formed in 1994...
Jiangxi youth explores ancient ruins alone in Xinjiang: Stranded in desert for 3 days, nearly lost his life
The Hong Kong Rope Technology Training Association, making its first technical exchange visit to Guangzhou, will hold the inaugural high-altitude rope technology exchange event among Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau on September 15 at South China University of Technology in Guangzhou (Qingtian Rock Climbing Club). On the day of the event, numerous outdoor enthusiasts from Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau will gather to discuss high-altitude rope techniques...
Quality Wulong, Trustworthy Tourism
Pioneering Advance Compensation Mechanism Backed by a 5 Million Yuan Integrity Fund As the new "Tourism Law" officially takes effect on October 1st, discussions about the rising prices of many tour routes after the National Day holiday have become increasingly heated. Consumers are scrambling to catch the "low-cost group tours" before the holiday, unexpectedly making September the "hottest September" in the tourism market...
The 2nd Coleman Cup Photography Competition Dives Deep
Capture every beautiful moment in nature with delicate lenses and unique perspectives, and share your distinctive outdoor experiences at the Coleman Cup Photography Competition. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, feel the vibrancy of all things, appreciate the wonders of nature, and touch the flowing interplay of light and shadow. Outdoor life is gaining more and more...
Daily Briefing of Tor des Géants ― September 10, 2013
The four Chinese athletes — Zeng Huafeng (Deserted City V), Wang Daqing (Aobaba), Jin Feibao (Jin Feibao Walks the Earth), and Chen Shuwen (Power42195) — sponsored by Tecnica, @Actionfox Happy Fox, @ISPO, @MICO China, and the Aosta Valley Region of Italy...
Walking on the mountaintop, with light clouds and gentle breeze — Moderator Haitian of Jiangsu
Haitian, an outdoor enthusiast’s declaration. I love the outdoors because it brings me health and extraordinary visual experiences. Over the years of exploring the outdoors, I’ve left my footprints on most of the mountains within 300 kilometers of Xuzhou. That exhilarating feeling after sweating, the laughter with friends, and those amazing photos...
11 senior cyclists from Harbin ride 2,000 li to reach Dalian
The world’s top outdoor brand ARC’TERYX recently launched its 2013 autumn/winter high-tech down apparel collection in Beijing. The launch event for ARC’TERYX’s new autumn/winter high-tech down products was held at the brand’s fastest-growing retail location globally — Sanfo Outdoor’s Madian store in Beijing. The event attracted numerous distinguished guests and media reporters...
Daily Briefing for Tor des Géants ― September 9, 2013
Tecnica, @Actionfox Happy Fox, @ISPO, @MICO China, and the Aosta Valley Region of Italy sponsored four Chinese participants—Zeng Huafeng (Deserted City V), Wang Daqing (Aobaba), Jin Feibao (Jin Feibao Traveling the World), and Chen Shuwen (Power42195)—who, at Italian time on the 9th...
Dalian student cycles 4,257 km in 41 days, passing through 59 cities
Photos from the journey From July 21 to August 30, over 41 days he cycled a total of 4,257 km, passing through 59 cities, with expenses of just 2,000 yuan... This is an extraordinary feat accomplished by Cao Jinwei, a junior at Dalian Ocean University, during his summer vacation. He opened a notebook stamped with postmarks from over 40 cities, each one marking the time he spent cycling through those urban landscapes. The arranged postmarks on the notebook outline his cycling route over the summer.
The free rental rate of Taiyuan's public bicycles exceeds 99%.
Public rental bicycles are energy-efficient, non-polluting, convenient, and environmentally friendly. Many places treat them as an extension and supplement to buses to address the "last mile" problem of public transportation. In contrast, Taiyuan, Shanxi, is committed to establishing public rental bicycles as an independent urban slow traffic system separate from the motorized public transport network. The two systems...
Elderly Japanese cyclists set off from Xi'an to retrace the Silk Road by bike
A group of 11 senior cyclists with an average age of 68 is planning to spend 10 years completing the approximately 15,000-kilometer journey along the Silk Road from China to Italy. Full of determination, the team members said, “We want to keep chasing our dreams.” On September 6, they left Japan to begin their journey toward the starting point—...
Full Lineup Announced for the 2013 Yangtze River MIDI "Kids' Stage"
MIDI belongs to all music lovers, including our children. The "Kids' MIDI" art project is a youth music culture brand created by the MIDI Music School. Since 2010, it has organized dozens of outdoor music events for children in cities such as Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Shenzhen...
The first high-altitude rope technique exchange event among Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau will be held in Guangzhou on the 15th
The Hong Kong Rope Technique Training Association, making its first technical exchange visit to Guangzhou, will hold the first high-altitude rope technique exchange event among Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau on September 15 at the South China University of Technology in Guangzhou (Qingtian Rock Climbing Club). On the day of the event, numerous outdoor enthusiasts from Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau will gather to discuss high-altitude rope techniques...
Giants Race Daily Briefing – September 14, 2013
The two remaining out of the four Chinese athletes sponsored by Tecnica, @Actionfox Happy Fox, @ISPO, @MICO China, and the Aosta Valley Region of Italy — Zeng Huafeng (Deserted City V) and Chen Shuwen (Power42195) — both successfully completed the race on September 14th, Italian time...