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Laoshan Mountain Bike Course completed

Laoshan Mountain Bike Course completed

The extension work for Laoshan Mountain Bike Course completed recently under the precondition of maintaining the original landscapes and plants. The course is waiting for the forthcoming "Good Luck Beijing" 2007 International Mountain Bike Invitational Competition on September 22, 2007. [Full story]

A close look

360-degree view 360-degree viewThe extension work for Laoshan Mountain Bike Course completed recently under the precondition of maintaining the original landscapes and plants. [Full story]

Laoshan mountian course keeps open for the public Laoshan mountian course keeps open for the publicLaoshan used to be the training center for China's national cycling team. After the Olympic Games, the 4.6 kilometer Course will be open to the general public for exercise. [Full story]

Convenient transport access for spectators Convenient transport access for spectatorsLocated in the Laoshan area of Shijingshan District in western Beijing, the project involves a competition course of 4.6 kilometers in circumference. [Full story]

Mountain cycling spectators: Keep quiet and take care Mountain cycling spectators: Keep quiet and take careThe zigzag and sloping path will challenge the mountain cyclist's skills and confidence and provide the audience with a brilliant international cycling show. [Full story]

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General Info

  • • Name: Laoshan Mountain Bike Course
  • • Location: Laoshan, Shijingshan District, Beijing
  • • Type: Existing Venue
  • • Competition: Cycling (Mountain Bike)
  • • Paralympics: None
  • • Construction area: 8,725 sq m
  • • Permanent seats: None
  • • Temporary seats: 2,000
  • • Construction launch: 2006.5.31
  • • Completion Date: 2nd half year of 2007
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The competition introduction

Mountain Cycling Mountain CyclingBicycles were first developed in 1817and have long since been used as a form of transport. Originally, the front wheel was much larger than the rear wheel, and the rider was elevated a great deal, making them difficult to control and very dangerous. [Full story]