The first National Cycling Open on the Three No 1 Tourist Highways across Shanxi opened on Sept 29 in Youyu county, Shuozhou city, North China's Shanxi province.

Nearly 300 contestants participated in the Great Wall section of the competition, engaging in an event that integrated natural scenery and competitive passion.

The first National Cycling Open on the Three No 1 Tourist Highways across Shanxi kicks off. [Photo/Yellow River News]

The three No 1 tourist highways have connected 970 tourist attractions in the province, forming an across-province tourism network that connects cities, attractions, and rural areas and lays a solid foundation for rural vitalization and high-quality development.

The cycling competition, integrating competitiveness and sightseeing, leads the new "traveling while competing" trend and deepens the integration of transportation and sports.

The contestants set off from Shahu Pass. [Photo/Yellow River News]

The Great Wall section of the race set off from Shahu Pass, traversing through winding mountains. Contestants competed in speed and endurance while experiencing the magnificent natural scenery.

After intense competition, a contestant from Ukraine won the elite group championship of the Great Wall section open.

The contestants compete in speed and endurance. [Photo/Yellow River News]