Chinese Cycling League races kick off at Mianzhu, Sichuan Province

The 2017 Chinese Cycling League races kicked off on Friday in Mianzhu, southwest China's Sichuan Province.

The 2017 Chinese Cycling League races kicks off on Friday May 26, in Mianzhu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. [Photo: Provided to China Plus]

More than 150 cyclists from 28 teams across the nation are competing in the three-day event. The main route of the tournament passes through famous scenic spots such as the Nianhua Village, Rose Valley and Jiulong Mountains, with winding roads and beautiful scenery along the way. 

As one of the host cities of this year's races, Mianzhu has put significant efforts in building race tracks and greenways, which have helped to ignite a passion for cycling among the local citizens. Hundreds of local people of all ages have been encouraged to participate in cycling. 

The 2017 Chinese Cycling League races kicks off on Friday May 26, in Mianzhu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. [Photo: Provided to China Plus]

The 2017 Chinese Cycling League races kicks off on Friday May 26, in Mianzhu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. [Photo: Provided to China Plus]

The 2017 Chinese Cycling League races kicks off on Friday May 26, in Mianzhu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. [Photo: Provided to China Plus]

The 2017 Chinese Cycling League races kicks off on Friday May 26, in Mianzhu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. [Photo: Provided to China Plus]

The 2017 Chinese Cycling League races kicks off on Friday May 26, in Mianzhu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. [Photo: Provided to China Plus]