In pictures: highlights of 2018 intl cycling race in Pingtan

A record high of 2,500 cyclists from 26 countries and regions including USA and Germany as well as across China have signed up for the annual racing carnival this year, marking a new record for five consecutive years in term of the number of contestants in one-day race domestically. Initiated in 2014, the “Ocean Cup”China (Pingtan) International Cycling Open Race is the first competition that combines cycling sports with ocean culture in China,serving as part of activities to celebrate the World Ocean Day which falls on June 8.The racing track has been designated in Pingtan International Tourism Island, Southeast China’s Fujian province.

Pingtan Net | Updated:2018-06-11 | Lin Kongbo

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Men’s Road Bike Elite Race covers 100 kilometers with 20 kilometers each lap.[Photo/ptnet.cn]
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Racers are poised for setoff in the men’s road bike elite group.[Photo/ptnet.cn]
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As the starting gun goes off, a huge parade of cyclists rush out.[Photo/ptnet.cn]
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The group competition is so fierce that racers go neck and neck even when they come to the finishing line.[Photo/ptnet.cn]
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Athletes go all-out for the finishing line.[Photo/ptnet.cn]
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Hu Hao,from Santix&Xero racing team, claimed the title with a narrow lead of 0.013 second under the category of road bike for men’s elite. [Photo/ptnet.cn]
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It is the fourth time for Daniel, a New Zealander, to join in the race. To him, Pingtan is an eye-catching island and the racers are well-organized.[Photo/ptnet.cn]

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