On September 12th, the press conference for the 2024 Jietu Shanhai T1 Tour of Huangshan International Road Cycling Race was held in Huangshan City. The race routes, participating teams, and preparation status were announced. This year's race, sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) as a 2.2 class event, is the second edition of the Tour of Huangshan. Organized by the Chinese Cycling Association, Anhui Provincial Sports Bureau, and Huangshan Municipal Government, the race adheres to the principles of "openness, green development, culture, and harmony," promoting the integration of "culture, tourism, and sports."
Deputy Mayor Zhang Yaqiang stated at the press conference that Huangshan, with its rich natural scenery and cultural heritage, provides a natural venue for the race. The 2024 Tour of Huangshan is not only a competitive feast but also an attempt to benchmark against international high-level events, aiming to promote cycling and green travel concepts.
Director Xuan Hongyan introduced that the event will be held from September 26th to 28th, including professional races, mass races, and a cycling carnival. A total of 18 professional teams and 2000 amateur riders will participate. The professional race covers a total distance of 362 kilometers, passing through Tunxi District, Huangshan District, and other areas; the mass race includes a 92.6-kilometer ride around Taiping Lake. During the event, 11 4A-level or above scenic spots in the city will offer half-price tickets to participants, and 8 scenic spots in Huangshan District will be open for free.
So far, high-level teams from 12 countries have registered to participate. The event will award several prizes, including the overall individual champion and the mountain points champion. Han Ruomei, from the event's operating company, stated that Huangshan, as a world-renowned IP, has great potential to become a top international cycling event.
At the press conference, sponsors such as Jietu Automobile and Xi Wang Sports Nutrition Drink exchanged gifts with the event organizing committee and delivered speeches. SUNRIMOON released the customized helmet for the 2024 Tour of Huangshan, further enhancing the event's brand image.
The event will help build Huangshan into an international cycling city brand, promote the deep integration of sports, tourism, and culture, and drive the high-quality development of the sports industry, setting a benchmark for road cycling events in China. (Content source: Tour of Huangshan official)
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