On October 27, the inaugural 2024 Miyun Lake International Road Cycling Race kicked off, making history as Beijing’s first international C-level cycling event featuring a professional elite category. This exciting competition attracted 20 professional teams from 17 countries and regions, including France, Germany, Russia, Indonesia, and Mongolia, bringing nearly 120 top cyclists and around 1,000 cycling enthusiasts to Miyun to experience the thrills of speed and competition.
After an intense showdown, the elite group’s podium saw KARPENKO Gleb from the Feirui Express Mongolian Continental Team take first place, with Zhang Huibin from the Shanghai Cycling Team securing second, and Sun Tao from the Beijing Bureau of Statistics Cycling Team finishing third. The two technical awards for King of the Mountains and Sprint King were both claimed by members of the Feirui Express Mongolian Continental Team: Erdenebat Bilguunjargal and KARPENKO Gleb.
The elite athletes showcased remarkable endurance, speed, and competitive skills throughout this event, setting a record for the first Miyun Lake International Road Cycling Race and highlighting its high standards.
Competitors in the open and challenge categories also delivered impressive performances. In the men’s open road cycling group, Ye Zhenchao captured the championship, followed by Li Wei in second and Pan Yang in third. In the women’s open road cycling category, Belarus’ Shynkarenka Kseniya took the win, with fellow Belarusian Chuyankova Iryna and Sweden’s Emma Smedman finishing second and third, respectively. In the women’s challenge group, Zhou Zixuan earned first place, while Wang Yike and Rong Anni claimed the second and third spots.
Surrounding the start and finish lines were areas dedicated to brand sponsors and showcases of local Miyun products. Visitors had the chance to explore an array of locally sourced goods, including Miyun honey, Jinpolo millet, and cultural tourism promotions. This not only highlighted Miyun’s unique agricultural products and cultural tourism brands but also drew many participants and spectators to shop and relish the offerings.
Notably, the racecourse was designed to take cyclists along the picturesque banks of the Chao River, crossing the renowned South Line of the reservoir, a sacred destination for cycling enthusiasts and recognized as one of the top ten most beautiful rural roads in China. The race concluded at the end of Miyun’s Fisher Street, where participants could indulge in both the exhilarating experience of the competition and the delights of authentic local cuisine.
Miyun District, recognized as a vital drinking water source and ecological conservation area for the capital, remains committed to an ecology-first, green development strategy. The district is accelerating the construction of “a technological innovation and life health strategic development belt, four themed cultural tourism and leisure development belts, multiple featured towns, and specialized industries,” aiming to create a significant model of ecological civilization construction for the new era in the capital.
The event was jointly organized by the Chinese Cycling Association, the Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau, and the People’s Government of Miyun District, with operational support from the Miyun District Sports Bureau, the Miyun District Sports Federation, and Beijing Hanyi Sheng Sports Culture Communication Co., Ltd.
