An international bicycle tournament will be held on the
grasslands of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Friday.
The race, covering 140 km over three days, will cross the vast
and desolate grasslands of Inner Mongolia, tracing the footprints
of Genghis Khan, the head of the biggest empire in the history of
the world.
The demanding route could be a severe test for the participants
but also a wonderful experience as riders will experience all
aspects of nomadic life and stay overnight in traditional Mongolian
tents.
The first stage on Friday will go from Na Damu to Menggu
Hancheng (50 km). The second stage on Saturday will start from
Menggu Hancheng and arrive in a local Horde, a tent camp out in the
middle of nowhere. On Sunday participants will leave the tent camp
and race back to the final finish in Na Damu.
(China Daily July 9, 2007)