The 2025 Rong County Mountain Bike Open Race, part of the 13th Rong County Giant Buddha Cultural Tourism Festival, kicked off at the Giant Buddha scenic area in Rong county, Zigong, on April 30. More than 300 elite cyclists from across the country competed in the event.
Competitors raced in three divisions (men's elite, men's open, and women's open) along a demanding 38-kilometer course with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain. The route took cyclists past local landmarks including the Rong County Giant Buddha, Shuangxi Reservoir, Niujiao Mountain and Yiwanshui Grand Canyon. The track meandered through orchards of cherries, loquats, grapes, and tea gardens before finishing at Shisun Valley Scenic Area.
The course tested both skill and endurance with varied terrain including asphalt, gravel, cement and dirt sections, along with a dozen sharp turns and eight steep climbs.
A traditional "Baba Feast" awaited participants at the finish line, where local specialties, including spicy chicken, thick bean curd and lamb soup, were served to competitors and spectators.
The event also featured a cultural market, offering local crafts such as bamboo weaving and ceramics alongside Giant Buddha-themed cultural products, drawing numerous visitors interested in the region's heritage.
The 2025 Rong County Mountain Bike Open Race, part of the 13th Rong County Giant Buddha Cultural Tourism Festival, kicked off at the Giant Buddha scenic area in Rong county, Zigong, on April 30. More than 300 elite cyclists from across the country competed in the event.
Competitors raced in three divisions (men's elite, men's open, and women's open) along a demanding 38-kilometer course with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain. The route took cyclists past local landmarks including the Rong County Giant Buddha, Shuangxi Reservoir, Niujiao Mountain and Yiwanshui Grand Canyon. The track meandered through orchards of cherries, loquats, grapes, and tea gardens before finishing at Shisun Valley Scenic Area.
The course tested both skill and endurance with varied terrain including asphalt, gravel, cement and dirt sections, along with a dozen sharp turns and eight steep climbs.
A traditional "Baba Feast" awaited participants at the finish line, where local specialties, including spicy chicken, thick bean curd and lamb soup, were served to competitors and spectators.
The event also featured a cultural market, offering local crafts such as bamboo weaving and ceramics alongside Giant Buddha-themed cultural products, drawing numerous visitors interested in the region's heritage.
The 2025 Rong County Mountain Bike Open Race, part of the 13th Rong County Giant Buddha Cultural Tourism Festival, kicked off at the Giant Buddha scenic area in Rong county, Zigong, on April 30. More than 300 elite cyclists from across the country competed in the event.
Competitors raced in three divisions (men's elite, men's open, and women's open) along a demanding 38-kilometer course with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain. The route took cyclists past local landmarks including the Rong County Giant Buddha, Shuangxi Reservoir, Niujiao Mountain and Yiwanshui Grand Canyon. The track meandered through orchards of cherries, loquats, grapes, and tea gardens before finishing at Shisun Valley Scenic Area.
The course tested both skill and endurance with varied terrain including asphalt, gravel, cement and dirt sections, along with a dozen sharp turns and eight steep climbs.
A traditional "Baba Feast" awaited participants at the finish line, where local specialties, including spicy chicken, thick bean curd and lamb soup, were served to competitors and spectators.
The event also featured a cultural market, offering local crafts such as bamboo weaving and ceramics alongside Giant Buddha-themed cultural products, drawing numerous visitors interested in the region's heritage.
The 2025 Rong County Mountain Bike Open Race, part of the 13th Rong County Giant Buddha Cultural Tourism Festival, kicked off at the Giant Buddha scenic area in Rong county, Zigong, on April 30. More than 300 elite cyclists from across the country competed in the event.
Competitors raced in three divisions (men's elite, men's open, and women's open) along a demanding 38-kilometer course with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain. The route took cyclists past local landmarks including the Rong County Giant Buddha, Shuangxi Reservoir, Niujiao Mountain and Yiwanshui Grand Canyon. The track meandered through orchards of cherries, loquats, grapes, and tea gardens before finishing at Shisun Valley Scenic Area.
The course tested both skill and endurance with varied terrain including asphalt, gravel, cement and dirt sections, along with a dozen sharp turns and eight steep climbs.
A traditional "Baba Feast" awaited participants at the finish line, where local specialties, including spicy chicken, thick bean curd and lamb soup, were served to competitors and spectators.
The event also featured a cultural market, offering local crafts such as bamboo weaving and ceramics alongside Giant Buddha-themed cultural products, drawing numerous visitors interested in the region's heritage.
The 2025 Rong County Mountain Bike Open Race, part of the 13th Rong County Giant Buddha Cultural Tourism Festival, kicked off at the Giant Buddha scenic area in Rong county, Zigong, on April 30. More than 300 elite cyclists from across the country competed in the event.
Competitors raced in three divisions (men's elite, men's open, and women's open) along a demanding 38-kilometer course with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain. The route took cyclists past local landmarks including the Rong County Giant Buddha, Shuangxi Reservoir, Niujiao Mountain and Yiwanshui Grand Canyon. The track meandered through orchards of cherries, loquats, grapes, and tea gardens before finishing at Shisun Valley Scenic Area.
The course tested both skill and endurance with varied terrain including asphalt, gravel, cement and dirt sections, along with a dozen sharp turns and eight steep climbs.
A traditional "Baba Feast" awaited participants at the finish line, where local specialties, including spicy chicken, thick bean curd and lamb soup, were served to competitors and spectators.
The event also featured a cultural market, offering local crafts such as bamboo weaving and ceramics alongside Giant Buddha-themed cultural products, drawing numerous visitors interested in the region's heritage.
The 2025 Rong County Mountain Bike Open Race, part of the 13th Rong County Giant Buddha Cultural Tourism Festival, kicked off at the Giant Buddha scenic area in Rong county, Zigong, on April 30. More than 300 elite cyclists from across the country competed in the event.
Competitors raced in three divisions (men's elite, men's open, and women's open) along a demanding 38-kilometer course with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain. The route took cyclists past local landmarks including the Rong County Giant Buddha, Shuangxi Reservoir, Niujiao Mountain and Yiwanshui Grand Canyon. The track meandered through orchards of cherries, loquats, grapes, and tea gardens before finishing at Shisun Valley Scenic Area.
The course tested both skill and endurance with varied terrain including asphalt, gravel, cement and dirt sections, along with a dozen sharp turns and eight steep climbs.
A traditional "Baba Feast" awaited participants at the finish line, where local specialties, including spicy chicken, thick bean curd and lamb soup, were served to competitors and spectators.
The event also featured a cultural market, offering local crafts such as bamboo weaving and ceramics alongside Giant Buddha-themed cultural products, drawing numerous visitors interested in the region's heritage.
The 2025 Rong County Mountain Bike Open Race, part of the 13th Rong County Giant Buddha Cultural Tourism Festival, kicked off at the Giant Buddha scenic area in Rong county, Zigong, on April 30. More than 300 elite cyclists from across the country competed in the event.
Competitors raced in three divisions (men's elite, men's open, and women's open) along a demanding 38-kilometer course with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain. The route took cyclists past local landmarks including the Rong County Giant Buddha, Shuangxi Reservoir, Niujiao Mountain and Yiwanshui Grand Canyon. The track meandered through orchards of cherries, loquats, grapes, and tea gardens before finishing at Shisun Valley Scenic Area.
The course tested both skill and endurance with varied terrain including asphalt, gravel, cement and dirt sections, along with a dozen sharp turns and eight steep climbs.
A traditional "Baba Feast" awaited participants at the finish line, where local specialties, including spicy chicken, thick bean curd and lamb soup, were served to competitors and spectators.
The event also featured a cultural market, offering local crafts such as bamboo weaving and ceramics alongside Giant Buddha-themed cultural products, drawing numerous visitors interested in the region's heritage.
The 2025 Rong County Mountain Bike Open Race, part of the 13th Rong County Giant Buddha Cultural Tourism Festival, kicked off at the Giant Buddha scenic area in Rong county, Zigong, on April 30. More than 300 elite cyclists from across the country competed in the event.
Competitors raced in three divisions (men's elite, men's open, and women's open) along a demanding 38-kilometer course with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain. The route took cyclists past local landmarks including the Rong County Giant Buddha, Shuangxi Reservoir, Niujiao Mountain and Yiwanshui Grand Canyon. The track meandered through orchards of cherries, loquats, grapes, and tea gardens before finishing at Shisun Valley Scenic Area.
The course tested both skill and endurance with varied terrain including asphalt, gravel, cement and dirt sections, along with a dozen sharp turns and eight steep climbs.
A traditional "Baba Feast" awaited participants at the finish line, where local specialties, including spicy chicken, thick bean curd and lamb soup, were served to competitors and spectators.
The event also featured a cultural market, offering local crafts such as bamboo weaving and ceramics alongside Giant Buddha-themed cultural products, drawing numerous visitors interested in the region's heritage.
