Life of Guangzhou - Bicycling Gala in Guangzhou

When: August 31 (8:00 am-6:00pm)
Where: Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center
Baiyun Dadao Blvd. at the foot of Baiyun Mountain on the northern outskirts of Guangzhou

Zones:
1. Mountain bike races
2. Fun games
3. Photo gallery
4. Exposition of cycling culture and history
5. Demonstrations of companies and clubs
6. BMX stunt and experiences
7. Consulting

Cycling track diagram. (LOG)

How to participate:
Just come to the venue. Those who want to join in the games can contact and get registration forms at the following locations:
A) Tianya Outdoors Club Tel 020-87591660/87592358
B) Huabao Bicycle Store Tel 020-34280685
C) Meng Taiqi Bicycle Exclusive Store Tel 020-84209252
Registration Days: August 8 - 25.

Sponsors: Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center
                  Guangzhou Jinjun Extreme Sports Club
Co-organizers: GZ Bicycling Club
                   Zero Twenty (GZ BMX Team)
                    GZ Tianya Outdoors Club

A group of BMX lovers practice their cycling skills at the Hero Square in Guangzhou. (LOG)

Cycling is very popular in Guangzhou, as a means of transport and a form of recreation or a sport. On top of a large population of bicycle fans, there are also some professional cyclists.

BMX (Bicycle Motocross) is a form of cycling on specially designed bicycles which usually have 20 inch wheels. The sport includes racing on earthen tracks, known as BMX racing, as well as the performance of tricks on the bikes, called Freestyle BMX.

A great number of Chinese fans embrace this cult sport.

BMX originated in the state of California, United States in the early 1970's, by teenagers imitating their motocross heroes on their bicycles. Over the last decade, the popularity of BMX has grown immensely in China. It also became an official Olympic event at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

Official Website: http://www.gzcycling.com
E-mail: gzcycling2008@163.com

(By Yuan Long)