3,000 kilometer speed and passion lake race continued
The summer of 2018,was destined to be a time of burning passion—The French Open ignited the sports hormones of early summer, the Russia World Cup set mid-summer ablaze, and now, the 17th Tour of Qinghai Lake International Road Cycling Race will spark the final frenzy of this summer!
Sports themselves are incredibly captivating; the scorching weather and searing heat waves cannot stop people's love for sports.
At this altitudeof 3,000 meters on the plateau, athletes revel by the shores of Qinghai Lake, leading people to experience the passionate collision of life and sports. After the first two stages, the yellow jersey representing the overall individual leader and the green jersey for the sprint king have changed hands amid fierce competition among teams, while Li Zisen of the Qinghai Tianyoude team has consistently held the blue jersey for 'Best Asian Rider.'
Thus, the course of this year's Tour of Qinghai Lake International Road Cycling Race is about to reach its climax. Follow the editor's perspective to feel the excitement of the upcoming stages in advance!
Guide- Longyangxia Stage: Following the water, the magnificent landscape inspires ambition
▲ 'The Yellow River is clear in Guide,' the clarity of the Yellow River starts here, embraced by blue skies and clear waters!
▲ 'Asia's largest dam,' the Longyangxia Hydropower Station Dam, offers breathtaking views of the lake and mountains!
After16 years, the 17th Tour of Qinghai Lake International Road Cycling Race has added the Longyangxia stage, allowing us to witness the true face of the 'First Dam of the Yellow River'!With blue skies, clear waters, and a gentle breeze, passing through Longyangxia, one can appreciate the grandeur of the Yellow River while experiencing the speed of the cycling race.
Qinghai Lake Stage: Reliving the classic, feeling the fusion of strength and beauty
The earthly paradise of Qinghai Lake, beautiful as a mirror reflecting the waves.
Qinghai Lake, this mysterious and beautiful place, seems to have a unique charm by nature:In the distance, towering snow-capped mountains stand proudly above the sea of clouds, while the endless fields of rapeseed flowers by the lake are refreshing. The water of Qinghai Lake blends with the sky, pure and blue, and in its serene beauty lies a sense of vast heroism!
As the most classic stage, the Qinghai Lake stage has welcomed the firstover-200-kilometer transfer, marking the start of the lake-circling mode of this cycling race!
This journey is not only a passionate collision of strength and beauty but also a soul-cleansing trip.Between mountains and seas, sweat is shed, dreams are ignited, the heart is tempered, and one undergoes a baptism by nature!
Tengger Stage: Crossing the desert, accompanied by hope and freedom
As the race enters its final stages, there is a fierce struggle between life and death: on one side is the desert sea—a lifeless expanse, while on the other side is the 'oasis and blue sea'—a lush wetland landscape.
▲ The vast and magnificent desert is right before your eyes, and the competition among riders has reached a fever pitch.
Each rider cycles through the desert, rising and falling with the sand sea, feeling the meaning of life and hope, moving with the sun, settling by water, searching for their utopia.
Queen Stage: Peak showdown, striving for the world's best!
In chess,the 'queen' is the most pivotal piece, determining the course of the game. Similarly, in the Tour of Qinghai Lake, the 'Queen Stage' is of great significance—will one stand out or remain behind? The decision lies within these 66 kilometers.
▲ The heavenly realm of Qilian, competing for the heights.
The Qilian Mountain climb in the Queen Stage is nearly vertical and extremely steep. Among them, the Datongshu Mountain pass has an average altitude ofover 4,100 meters, making the Queen Stage a peak showdown of physical strength and endurance.
The towering Kunlun, the vast plateau, speed and passion, miracles bloom.
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has always been a land that nurtures miracles. Today, this pure land has fostered a passionate speed carnival. In the past, it not only nurtured two world rivers that have sustained billions of Chinese people—the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, but also the source of strength for the plateau people—Tianyoude Highland Barley Wine.
Rooted in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Tianyoude Highland Barley Wine naturally carries a sense of mission for this land. Over the years, it has not only provided people with top-quality products but also, as a sponsor of numerous public welfare and cultural sports activities, has vigorously supported the development and progress of its hometown. Since its inception, Tianyoude has always accompanied and sponsored the Tour of Qinghai Lake,for 17 years.
Seventeen years of companionship,from surrounding event activities to titlesponsorship,and then becomingthestrategic partnerof theTour of Qinghai Lake.The long-term cooperation between Tianyoude and the Tour of Qinghai Lake stems from their mutual love for sports and the spirit of athletics, as well as their shared passion for the development of their hometown.