The tenth edition of the Wei River Fitness Corridor Cycling League launched in Baoji, Shaanxi on May 11, drawing nearly 700 cyclists to ride along the scenic Wei River ecological corridor.
Riders competed in four categories: men’s road elite, men’s mountain masters, women’s road open, and a recreational group. The elite and masters groups completed a 66-kilometer route, while recreational cyclists enjoyed a shorter 10-kilometer course.
The race started at Baoji High-Tech Plaza and followed the Wei River Ecological Sports Park, passing landmarks like Panlong Bridge and Taigu Bridge. Riders pedaled through wetland parks and modern industrial zones, spotting egrets and swaying reeds along the way.
Su Ye from Xingtai, Hebei claimed the men’s road elite title, while Zhang Chenlin and Zhang Jiahua, both from Baoji, took second and third. Yu Xiangtian from Yichang, Hubei won the men’s mountain masters group, and Wei Wenxin from Nanchang, Jiangxi led the women’s road open category.
The event combined sport with nature, letting participants experience Baoji’s blend of ecological beauty and urban energy on two wheels.