Cyclists line up at the starting point of the 4th Tour of Wuliangsu Lake Cycling Invitational.  [Photo/WeChat account of Bayannuur sports bureau]

The 4th Tour of Wuliangsu Lake Cycling Invitational kicked off on Oct 13 in Urad Front Banner, Bayannuur city, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

Fifteen teams and 130 cycling enthusiasts from across Inner Mongolia gathered to celebrate a vibrant autumn event filled with speed, endurance, and passion along the city streets and lakeside trails.

The Bayannuur representative team poses for a photo at the event. [Photo/WeChat account of Bayannuur sports bureau]

The competition featured a city circuit team time trial – 20 kilometers for the elite group and 12 km for the local group. Individual races took place around Wuliangsu Lake, with elite men competing over 60 km, elite women, local men and women racing over 30 km.

Now in its fourth edition, the event highlights the stunning natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, and dynamic vitality of Urad Front Banner.

It aims to promote the deep integration of sports with tourism, culture, and health industries, inspiring more people to engage in physical exercise and embrace a healthy lifestyle, while further advancing the national fitness movement.

Cyclists compete during the event. [Photo/WeChat account of Bayannuur sports bureau]