Cycling tour is a wholesome sports activity for the mass. In order to encourage residents to make good use of leisure time to actively take part in physical trainings and keep healthy, the Spring Macao - Conghua Cycling tour, organized by the Macao Cycling Association, and sponsored by the Macao Sport Development Board, was held on 23rd and 24th April, and attracted around hundred of cycling-hobbyists to participate.
The event started at 8:30 a.m. on 23rd, with the participants assembled at the square of the Sun Yat Sen Park, the starting point of the tour. Among the participants were members of bicycle clubs, colleagues in social organizations or corporations, and families; with age ranged from the oldest member at 76 years old to the youngest member at 9 years old, who was accompanied by his father. The father and son finished the whole journey together. This event was not only an opportunity to strengthen the bodies, expand social networks but also a fun outing opportunity for families.
The whole journey was planned and routes were chosen carefully with safety as the priority. The journey was divided into sections with rest stops included; allowing the participants to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscapes and enjoy the pleasure of outing while cycling safely. The round trip journey was 418 km in distance; 120km of which was biking route and the rest was travelled on coaches.