Chinese and Spanish cyclists raced at the inaugural China-Spain cycling race on Saturday Held in the Madrid neighborhood of Usera, known as Spain’s largest “Chinatown” 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries.
Professional races were held at the event 85 kilometers It’s a shorter family fun event where Chinese and Spanish cyclists show off their skills on the roads. The race served as a symbolic celebration of the long-standing friendship between China and Spain.
Samuel SánchezThe 2008 Beijing Olympics Olympic road race champion brought his Olympic cycling experience by participating in the race. “Being able to be here, to be able to celebrate, to be able to do sports is the best way possible for me,” Sánchez said.
Local cyclists who enthusiastically supported the race also participated. Each of them shared their own their own unique stories. “One of my biggest achievements here is being able to bike from Spain to China, being here for the first edition and celebrating with all my people, it’s really nice,” said engineer and cyclist Ran Chen. fan.