Xiangjiang No. 7 Courtyard Cup Grand Canal Cycling Series (Lianyungang Donghai Station)
On September 20, the Xiangjiang No. 7 Courtyard Cup Grand Canal Cycling Series (Lianyungang Donghai Station) concluded perfectly at Qingsongling Forest Park in Donghai County, Lianyungang. The event drew over 400 cycling enthusiasts from provinces and cities across China to gather in Donghai. Along the racecourse where the shimmering canal met the crystal-clear landscapes of the Crystal City, participants staged a thrilling showdown blending competitive speed with breathtaking natural scenery.
The race track is located within Qingsongling Forest Park, where the surrounding forest coverage exceeds 85% and negative oxygen ion concentration far surpasses that of ordinary areas. Dubbed the “oxygen bar of northern Jiangsu,” this ecological track preserves the pristine landscape of natural mountains and forests while embodying the harmonious coexistence of the race course and the ecosystem, making it a major highlight of the event.
The event featured five categories: Men’s Mountain Bike, Elite, Masters, Women’s Road, and Mass Participation. After intense competition, the winners in each category were announced: The top three in Men’s Mountain Bike were Han Shunyuan of HC-NSVE, Shi Zongkang of MaiJin Technology-TREK, and Yu Xuebin of Shockwave-West Riders. The Men’s Road Elite category crown went to HC-NSVE’s double champion Han Shunyuan, with Huang Zhenyu of X-SOON Wheel Peak Team and Yu Gan of USTC-ABW Team securing second and third place respectively. In the Men’s Road Masters category, Jin Yulin and Yu Xuebin of Shockwave-West Riders Team claimed first and third place, while Zhang Zhen of Lynx Cycling Team took second. The top three in the Women’s Road category were individual riders Hu Wenwei and Zhang Xiaoen, along with Zhao Lingyi from Huai’an Yifeng Cycling Team. Participants in the public cycling tour group enjoyed a 5.5-kilometer route, freely riding and immersing themselves in the joy of cycling amidst nature.
Bank of China · 2025 Grand Canal Cycling Series and Yangtze River Delta Cycling Tour (Xuzhou Fengxian Station)
On September 21, the Bank of China · 2025 Grand Canal Cycling Series and Yangtze River Delta Cycling Cross-Country Race (Xuzhou Fengxian Station) officially commenced along the banks of the Dasha River in Fengxian County, Xuzhou. Four hundred and ten cycling enthusiasts from across the nation gathered here to compete in speed and endurance on the ecological racecourse, while also experiencing Fengxian’s cultural charm and natural beauty throughout the event.After hours of intense competition, the winners in each category were announced: Wang Shuo, Zhao Jingbiao, and Wang Xiaoming claimed the top three spots in the Men’s Elite Group; Lu Ming took the crown in the Women’s Elite Group, with Wang Qian and Wang Yu securing second and third place respectively; while Wang Hongsheng, Liu Changlin, and Li Changchun swept the top three positions in the Men’s Masters Group.
The organizing committee simultaneously set up a non-heritage exhibition area and a specialty agricultural products sales zone east of Yaosheng Cultural Park. This added a “cultural flavor” and “vibrant atmosphere” beyond the race itself, allowing visitors to sample and purchase products on-site, taking the “Fengxian taste” home with them.
This event not only provided a competitive platform for cycling enthusiasts across the Yangtze River Delta region but also showcased Feng County’s ecological advantages and cultural heritage through sports. It further promoted the integrated development of “sports + cultural tourism,” introducing more people to this city rich in history, ecology, and delicious cuisine.
