The 2017 Chinese Cycling League races kicked off on Friday in Mianzhu, southwest China's Sichuan Province.

 

2017年中国自行车联赛周五在四川绵竹开赛。
 

 

More than 150 cyclists from 28 teams across the nation are competing in the three-day event. The main route of the tournament passes through famous scenic¹ spots such as the Nianhua Village, Rose Valley and Jiulong Mountains, with winding² roads and beautiful scenery along the way. 

 

As one of the host cities of this year's races, Mianzhu has put significant³ efforts in building race tracks and greenways, which have helped to ignite⁴ a passion for cycling among the local citizens. Hundreds of local people of all ages have been encouraged to participate in cycling.

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