Tag: Shanghai Cycling
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A return to the countryside
It had been a full 12 months since first visiting the lush surrounding of Qingliangfeng That coupled with the risk of being roped into a ‘Moganshan and back’ one dayer, were enough incentive to make a return trip to Anhui. Although there was some relief in avoiding a 450km ride, a leisurely weekend was unlikely…
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Did you hear the one about the Englishman, Scotsman and Irishman seeking four maidens?
Not a bad joke, but a long hatched plan that recently saw the light of day. Tales of oxygen deprived passes, pandas and even kebabs had prompted much research into what lies west of Chengdu. Due to the Dragon Boat Festival, what had originally been planned as a 2 day trip, now morphed into a…
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Four courageous cyclists, three countries calling, two sets of chamois and one expectant cock
Whilst not quite the 12 days of Christmas, there was certainly a festive flavour. Chinese New Year. Offices shut for more than a week. Damn cold weather to escape from. Elevation to seek. All away from Shanghai. That formed the main basis of the plan. Yunnan the ideal starting point, allowing a progressive warm up,…
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Shanghai Classics race – 13th August 2016! Part #2.
Part two of the gallery from the race. Part one here https://www.shanghaicycling.org/shanghai-classics-race-13th-august-2016-part-1/
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Xscape to Qingliangfeng
Anything involving Mr Jencks always has potential for adventure, whether it’s a further exploration of the Canals, or working out a Puxi Pudong combo ride. So when the late option came up to head out to Qingliangfeng (清凉峰) to check out some new routes, it was a hard invitation to turn down. Joining the recce…
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Tianmenshan; close but no cigar
Tianmenshan had long been a draw card, on a bucket list of cycling destinations in China. A mythical destination, only enhanced by it’s appearance in such articles as Red Bull’s Eight of the Most Dangerous Roads in the World (http://www.redbull.com/us/en/adventure/stories/1331715077524/most-dangerous-roads) It’s profile and elevation gain, draws similarity with Alpe d’Huez and with 99 corners, it…
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That’s Shanghai Sports Personality of the Year – VOTE LUETH!
Nominations with a 50 words or less description on why you think they should win and photo to [email protected]. Here’s the pitch for Allen Lueth in the “Lifetime Achievement” category from Pudong Cycling’s Cameron Macqueen: Hi everyone, Coming up very soon is the 6th annual That’s Shanghai Sports Awards at one of our regular drinking…
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Pudong Cycling weekend rides
This just in from Pudong Cycling’s Ridemeister, Allen Lueth: The weekend is here, dry and cold tomorrow, uncertain on Sunday, AQI, well, not exactly where we would like it to be. Many of us ride even with high PM2.5, make your own choice. Like last weekend, I will be keeping my pace capped at ~ 35…
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Shanghai Cycling News 骑善快讯
Rides planned for Saturday & Sunday. Weather should be dry but possible high AQI so bring your masks. HQM (7am), GC and possible CM ride as normal. Check site for details. www.shanghaicycling.org As people have chatted Tarzan has beaten the 1 year world record (1 year time trial). Average weekly distance = 2400+ KM!!!!!!! His last…
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First Saturday HQM ride of the year! 9th January 2015!
Finally holidays are over (not that we are happy with it but… ;)) so we could take our lovely bikes and go for a ride from HQM. Over first week we had few indoor sessions, few rides outside, but none of those were a proper group ride. We started at 7AM (winter start time) from…