On the morning of July 2nd, 2023, the first cycling and touring event was held in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, with about 3,000 participants aged from 8 to 70 from Guangdong, Fujian, Guizhou, and other provinces and regions.

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The first cycling and touring event kicked off in Haizhu District, Guangzhou

The event, which emphasizes public participation, was the first of its kind nationally hosted by the government and in Zhuhai.

The cycling tour was road-closed at full length throughout the central area of Guangzhou, during which cyclists started from the local landmark Canton Tower, rode along the Pearl River, and finally returned to the foot of the Guangzhou Tower. The entire journey passed through the Exhibition Park, Canton Fair Complex, Poly International Plaza, Shuiboyuan (Water Museum Garden), Poly Tianmu Square, and Canton Fair.

Cyclists started from the landmark Canton Tower

About 3,000 participants enjoyed a road cycling tour while sightseeing in Guangzhou

The event attracted a diverse group of cycling enthusiasts from various provinces and regions, ranging from families participating in parent-child riding to groups of friends cycling together, as well as professional cycling teams equipped with full equipment. The enthusiastic atmosphere at the event even inspired many local citizens to join the fun and rent shared bicycles as their "mounts" for the day.

Cyclists showed off their skills

"The touring event brought me an unprecedented experience, which allowed me to make new cycling friends and share cycling stories. This weekend was really exciting!" said Shen, a student from Jinan University and a cycling enthusiast. Throughout the tour, he provided support and encouragement to his new companions, and upon successfully conquering the journey, he solidified his bond with them.

The event also specially set up a promotion area for culture and tourism, catching the attention of cyclists and spectators with related resources from different provinces and regions.

Cycling enthusiasts experienced the allure of Guangzhou city during the ride

The 12.4-kilometer cycling route traversed through the picturesque scenery along the Pearl River in the Haizhu District, with cycling enthusiasts eagerly capturing snapshots at popular landmarks such as the tram stations, Liede Bridge, Pearl River Pati Beer Culture and Creative Art District Zone, and Canton Fair Complex, and fully experiencing the allure of Guangzhou city.

图集|首届中国自行车运动骑游大会约3000人开骑

7月2日上午，2023广州·海珠首届中国自行车运动骑游大会在广州塔拉开帷幕。

据了解，这场重在全民参与的群众性自行车运动首次在海珠区举办，也是国内首次由政府主办的骑游活动，吸引了来自广东、福建、贵州“三省八地”约3000名骑手参与，其中年龄最大的70岁，最小的8岁。

本次骑游大会在广州城市中央进行全程道路封闭的骑游活动，参赛骑手从广州地标小蛮腰出发，沿珠江沿岸骑行，途经会展公园、广交会展馆、保利国际广场、水博苑、保利天幕广场、广交会，最后返回到广州塔下完成挑战。

现场聚集了许多来自三省八地的骑行爱好者，有一家人齐心参与的亲子骑行选手，也有“抱团”参加的骑友，还有装备齐全的专业骑行团队。不少市民在热烈骑行氛围的带动下，也纷纷将“共享单车”作为自己的参赛“坐骑”，一同享受公路骑行的乐趣。

“骑游活动让我有前所未有的体验，也结交到了新骑友、分享骑行的故事，这个周末太有‘劲’了！”来自暨南大学的沈同学是一名骑行爱好者，他在赛程中与新认识的骑友相互扶持、相互鼓励，完成终点挑战后进一步增进了友谊。

活动现场专门增设了文旅宣推展位，三省八地的文旅资源吸引着骑行者和观众的目光。

12.4公里的骑行路线将海珠区珠江沿岸的秀美风景串珠成链，骑行爱好者在有轨电车车站、猎德大桥、珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区、广交会展馆等海珠坐标争相“打卡”，感受广州城市魅力。(更多新闻资讯，请关注羊城派 pai.ycwb.com)

文 | 羊城晚报全媒体记者 卢佳圳 李春炜

图 | 羊城晚报全媒体记者 宋金峪 实习生 唐巍

译 | 陈萱

来源 | 羊城晚报·羊城派

责编 | 戚美青

校对 | 彭继业