V Off-Road started as an unknown small group.
From the first training camp on February 28, 2015, to now, we’ve come a short but meaningful two years.
Initially, V Off-Road aimed to help those without outdoor experience take their first steps into nature, explore the unknown. As V Off-Road has grown in maturity and influence, we now hope to assist those who love fitness and the outdoors to explore new environments, continuously improve their abilities, and achieve breakthroughs in performance and lifestyle.
Many friends around us have asked why we named it V Off-Road.
V stands for victory, representing triumph. In every new environment, we’re full of hope for success. V is also a homophone for “we,” signifying that we’re always a team.
V also represents a connection — between city and wilderness, between calm and freedom.
The V Off-Road Logo
I remember 2014, when V Off-Road was founded.
It started as a community centered around off-road running and outdoor training, offering the most systematic approach to outdoor off-road running + indoor courses. It helped off-road enthusiasts build a comprehensive knowledge system for long-distance off-road running.
Through V Off-Road training, we aim to “pave the way” every year for those who love participating in off-road races. We hope our training camp fosters greater environmental awareness, improves racing skills, and brings greater health and happiness.
On February 28, 2015, V Off-Road recruited 8 enthusiasts and launched the first training camp.
Since then, the V Off-Road Training Camp was established, and it has now been running for two years.
The entire V Off-Road Training Camp has been free since its inception.
We simply want to share the knowledge, theories, and practical experience we’ve gained from a professional perspective through this training camp platform. Yet, this free training camp may continue into our future races as well. We plan to disrupt the current chaotic off-road running market and be the “game-changers.”
Group photo of 2016 V Off-Road Training participants
V Off-Road Training Camp pre-departure briefing
In 2016, with the help of many kind-hearted people, we established a company and held our first race.
I still vividly remember how difficult it was to organize that first race. With no roads or vehicle access, nearly 1,300 bottles of mineral water and sports drinks, along with all supplies, had to be carried up the mountain by volunteers, box by box, from noon the day before the race until late at night.
Surprisingly, not all the water was consumed on race day because the participants knew how hard it was to get there and didn’t want to waste it.
At the end of 2016, our new slogan was born: “和喜欢的人一起野” (“Explore the wild with loved ones”). It also carries another deeper meaning.
We truly enjoy what we do now, largely because we love what we do.
We don’t need much management or motivation. We respect and admire each other.
We achieve excellence and beauty in an atmosphere of joy and passion.
In 2017, while keeping our core business unchanged, we will expand into outdoor activities, cycling, skiing, mountaineering, and more.
All of V Off-Road’s services are service-oriented, providing our users with products that offer maximum value and meet their needs.
We will continue to offer high-value, personalized premium services to our users, so you no longer have to spend money unnecessarily.
Group photo of the 2nd Beijing V Off-Road Training Camp in 2017
As one of the largest off-road running training camps in China, V Off-Road has trained over 1,000 students and reached an audience of more than 10,000. Based on the needs of V Off-Road Training Camp participants, we began hosting 10 indoor off-road running training sessions at the end of October 2016, with over 150 participants.
Three independent off-road running events have also been held, with over 800 participants in total, generating direct and indirect income of more than 2.4 million yuan for the local government.
In 2017, the V Off-Road Outdoor Training Camp has been held twice, with participation exceeding 230 people in Beijing.
In the first half of this year, we plan to set off again, joining hands with like-minded investors to better serve our existing users as well as to develop new services this year including sports injury management, sports big data analytics, outdoor activities, skiing, cycling, and mountaineering.
I have always believed that one should follow the way of nature. There are sunny and cloudy days in the sky, waxing and waning of the moon. There is no success without reason, nor difficulties without cause. Success is when the trials are complete; difficulties arise because we have yet to grow. I am grateful for the problems and challenges we encounter — they are part of the natural journey.
Only those who have witnessed and participated in your dreams can truly exist in your life.
Happy 2nd Anniversary to the V Off-Road Training Camp.