[Photos] First An Phu mountain bike race held in Kinh Mon

Kinh Mon provincial town held the 1st bike race “Conquering An Phu mountain” on May 18.

This is also the first locality in Hai Duong province to host such a tournament.

About 150 cyclists from more than 10 clubs in Kinh Mon and some localities inside and outside the province competed in the race.

A 10km course took the riders from an urban area in the east of An Phu ward to the finish in front of the three-door yard of An Phu special national relic site in An Sinh ward.

After nearly three hours of competition, the organizers awarded four first prizes in four events and many sub ones.

The 1st bike race “Conquering An Phu mountain” attracts about 150 cyclists inside and outside the province


Racer Le Anh Tuan from Dong Trieu 4th Base Sports Bicycle Club finishes first in the men’s 18-39 age group event


Riders strive to pass the highest slope to reach the finish line


The organizers award prizes to racers in the men’s 18-39 age group event


The organizers award prizes to racers in the event for men aged 40-55


The organizers reward the oldest rider


Racers must cross quite steep slopes to reach the finish line at the top of An Phu mountain


Supporters use flags and drums to cheer the riders on


Many people come to cheer, film, and take photos of the cyclists

LAN HUONG