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2023 Circum-Poyang Lake International Bicycle Competition Kicks Off at Sanqingshan First Stage, Lv Xianjing Wins the Championship

08-Sep-2023 18:00

Shi Ke, Vice Governor of Jiangxi Province, Cui Dalin, Chairman of the Chinese Cycling Association, and other leaders and guests at all levels attended the start ceremony and sounded the starting horn for the riders together.

The race has attracted 23 professional cycling teams from more than 30 countries around the world, as well as Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions, including the Chinese National Team, Mongolian National Team, French Defense Club Team and other strong teams, competing on the same course.

The Sanqingshan Stage covers a total distance of 113.7 kilometers, starting from Jinsha Tourist Square, with an altitude difference of 505 meters and 2 sprint points. The route passes through peak forests and villages, posing a great challenge to riders’ skills and endurance. While racing at high speed, the riders enjoyed the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers.


After more than two hours of intense competition, China Hengxing Continental Cycling Team emerged as the biggest winner: Lv Xianjing claimed the championship, and also won three honorary jerseys — the Blue Jersey for the general individual classification, the Orange Jersey for the sprint king, and the Pink Jersey for the Best Greater China rider. James Piccoli took home the Polka Dot Jersey for the king of the mountains.
An award ceremony was held after the race, where relevant leaders and guests presented awards to the winning riders. Lai Xinwei, on behalf of the Sanqingshan stage, returned the event flag, and Liu Gang, Director of the Mass Sports Department of Jiangxi Provincial Sports Bureau, awarded Sanqingshan the plaque of "Excellent Competition Zone".

The event received comprehensive coverage from national media such as Xinhua News Agency and CCTV, as well as more than 40 provincial and municipal media outlets, with live online broadcasts attracting huge attention. A public cycling experience group also completed a 5-kilometer section, experiencing the charm of the professional race course.

Sanqingshan has successfully hosted five editions of the Tour of Poyang Lake, continuously deepening the integration of "tourism + sports" and further enhancing the brands of "The Splendor of Sanqingshan" and "Unique Scenery of Jiangxi". After the conclusion of this stage, the participating teams moved to Jingdezhen, and the second stage will be held in Fuliang on September 9.