The eight cyclists successfully arrived at their destination at 8:08 PM on May 26 Beijing time after riding across the Lhasa River Bridge. Their average age is 45. They took this vacation together and were affectionately called the "Uncle Team" by locals along the way.

Experiencing all four seasons in a single day
Around 6:00 PM yesterday, "On the Road," one of the eight cyclists, told our reporter that at 6:00 AM on May 26, the eight team members started from Songduo at an altitude of 4,170 meters and climbed over the Mila Mountain at 5,013 meters, the highest peak of the journey, covering about 25 kilometers uphill. Over the 28-day ride, they faced countless hardships, including experiencing all four seasons' temperatures in a single day, and it was common to encounter heavy rain, snow, and hail on the mountains.
To avoid altitude sickness, the eight cyclists chose to stay at high-altitude areas between 3,000 and 4,000 meters every night and brought medication to combat altitude sickness. Despite this, almost everyone experienced some form of it—severe cases included headaches and nosebleeds, while milder ones involved extreme drowsiness. Due to the lack of oxygen at high altitudes, insufficient oxygen supply to the brain often caused drowsiness. "You could even feel sleepy while riding," said "On the Road." Team members would frequently remind each other: "Keep going," "Stay close," and "Pay attention." On the plateau, it was common to hear team members shouting each other’s names loudly.

Immediate family members signed commitment letters before departure
"The power of unity is crucial," said "On the Road." The eight of them all worked for PetroChina Dagang Oilfield Company and knew each other beforehand. Traveling together, they constantly helped one another. They brought a lot of equipment on the trip, and during the descent, the bikes often broke spokes or had deformed brake pads due to carrying 20–30 kilograms of gear per bike. No matter who had an issue, the whole team would stop and fix the bike together before continuing the journey.
The only female member, "Petal," the eldest of the group, was always asked to ride in the middle of the pack by the seven men. If she fell behind, two or three would accompany her. Through conversation, the team learned that "Petal" is just one month away from retirement, making this her final ride before retiring—something that earned her even more admiration.
"On the Road" revealed that before the trip, each of the eight signed a commitment letter with signatures from their immediate family members, stating that they would bear the consequences of any natural disasters themselves, with no liability to the other team members. They also purchased specialized cycling insurance and agreed that in case of emergencies, they would do their best to rescue teammates while ensuring their own safety. Fortunately, no dangerous situations occurred throughout the ride, and all eight safely reached their destination.

Lucky travelers might spot Tibetan antelopes on the return trip
On the evening of the 26th, the eight cyclists stayed at the Tibet Military Region Second Guesthouse. Located in central Lhasa, next to Barkhor Street and about 1,000 meters from the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, the guesthouse served as their base during their stay in Lhasa. Yesterday morning, they visited the exterior of the Potala Palace and booked tickets for today’s visits to the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple using their ID cards.
They have reserved T28 express train tickets for the 31st, arriving in Beijing on June 2. Their "treasured bikes" will be shipped back via logistics. "On the way back through Lanzhou and Xi'an, if we’re lucky, we might see Tibetan antelopes," said "On the Road."