On October 21st, Minnan News (Fujian Daily News, New Media, Minnan News, Reporter Zhang Hanfeng, Correspondent Huang Jianhe, article/image) "Cycling in Gaoshi Village and leisurely enjoying the mountains and rivers". On October 20th, the mountain bike training base in Fujian Province - Gaoshi Village, Huafeng Town, Hua'an County - was bustling with people. The 2019 China Hua'an (Gaoshi) International Mountain Bicycle Race kicked off here.

The performance of 'speed and passion'.

This competition is hosted by the People's Government of Hua'an County, and organized by the County Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the People's Government of Huafeng Town. More than 300 professional athletes and cycling enthusiasts staged a rural version of 'Speed and Passion'.

The track of this competition revolves around Daping Mountain in Gaoshi Village, with a total length of 4.8 kilometers and an elevation of 202 meters. The road conditions are complex, with both skills and obstacles, making it extremely challenging. Along the track, there are lush bamboo forests, hundreds of acres of tea gardens, and nostalgic rural houses. Riding enthusiasts not only appreciate the beautiful countryside, but also feel the "speed and passion" brought by cycling competitions.

This competition is divided into three groups: the men's youth group, the men's open group, and the women's open group. The total prize money of the competition exceeds 70000 yuan. After intense competition, Mi Jiujiang from the Guizhou Mountain Cycling Team won the men's youth group championship with a time of 39 minutes and 27 seconds. Zhu Jun from the Merida Challenger Team won the men's open group championship, while Feng Xiaogen from the Eurasian Horse Cubs Team won the women's open group championship.