The 2015 Spring Cycling Tour organised by the Macao Cycling Association, and sponsored by the Macao Sport Development Board, was held on 18th and 19th April to promote sports activities enhancing mental and physical fitness, offering more opportunities for the general public to participate in sports activities, encourage citizens to utilise their leisure time to exercise and hence bring better health to them.
Participants gathered at the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park at 8:00 am sharp on 18th April and set out for the destination of this cycling tour, Kaiping, after crossing the border. In the afternoon, the team reached the section of green cycling routes, from Jiaolong Bridge in Xianglong District to Jiangnan Bridge in Chikan District.
Participants cycled around the green cycling route of Kaiping, a World Heritage Site. The total distance of the route is 20km and cyclists enjoyed various scenic spots along the green cycling route of Kaiping Diaolou cluster. The green cycling route with green trees on both sides was full of cyclists. All participates savoured the beauty of the scenery while riding bikes in the fair weather. They perfectly understood the delight of cycling in nature.
At 8:30am on the second day, participants continued to cycle to Taishan green cycling route. The 15km long green cycling route was covered by the shade of green trees and surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Cyclists greatly enjoyed the trip. They arrived at the Gongbei Border by bus after lunch and successfully concluded the cycling tour.
