8th Tour de Hunan Cycling Race Kicks Off in Changsha

Group photo before the race

Cyclists are riding in the rain.

　　The 8th Tour de Hunan Cycling Race kicked off in Changsha on Oct. 7. Forty-two cyclists of five teams from all over the country participated in the 2,500-kilometer race. The oldest has been 65 years old. The cycling race aims to encourage happy, healthy and low-carbon lifestyle.

　　The participants are required to tour around Hunan after passing the province’s 13 cities and 1 prefecture before returning to their start point — Changsha. This year’s race is divided into three parts, namely, southeast Hunan Part, Dongting Lake Part and northwest Hunan Part. Each part requires 7 days and the whole race is scheduled to be finished in 21 days.