96 Cycling League Taipei Station: Xu Shiru Takes Men's Elite Group Title
At the 96 Cycling League Taipei Station, Xu Shiru won both the Men's Elite and U23 categories, defeating Du Zhihao, who is slated to compete in the Nagoya Asian Games. The event saw a record participation of approximately 450 athletes and will promote cycling exchanges between Japan and Taiwan.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Rongchen, Taipei 10th) The 96 Cycling League Taipei Station kicked off today at Tianmu Sports Park. Xu Shiru of Qianjin Cycling Team crossed the finish line first in 52 minutes and 18 seconds, narrowly defeating national athlete Du Zhihao, who has qualified for the Nagoya Asian Games, to win both the Men's Elite and U23 titles.
As the opening race for the 115th National Team Selection Points Race, the 96 Cycling League Taipei Station attracted nearly 450 athletes, a new record. The Men's Elite and U23 categories featured a high-speed urban circuit race of 41 kilometers over 17 laps, considered one of Taiwan's most iconic urban circuit races.
During the race, Du Zhihao and Feng Junkai of the Japanese professional team Utsunomiya Blitzen made several joint attempts to break away and split the main group. However, rising star Xu Shiru kept pace, engaging in a millisecond-level sprint duel with Du Zhihao. In the end, Xu Shiru crossed the finish line first in 52 minutes and 18 seconds, narrowly beating Du Zhihao, who finished with the same time, to clinch both the Men's Elite and U23 titles.
Although he was reversed in the final sprint and missed the chance to win the championship, Du Zhihao highly praised Xu Shiru's performance, noting that Xu Shiru's extreme sprinting ability is among the best in the country, and he had anticipated such a scenario before the race.
Du Zhihao won a bronze medal in the Men's Individual Time Trial at this year's Asian Road Cycling Championships, successfully qualifying for the Nagoya Asian Games. He revealed that the Asian Games course is very special, with an elevation gain of nearly 700 meters over 31 kilometers, completely different from previous flat courses. Coupled with his service in a Japanese professional team, he hopes to adapt to the venue in advance and adjust his equipment. "I really want to win a medal at the Asian Games."
As for the Women's Elite category, "Taiwan's Top Sister" Huang Tingyin once again showcased her superior strength, winning the championship in 37 minutes and 6 seconds. However, compared to her past multiple solo breakaway victories, Huang Tingyin felt that this year's competition was significantly more intense, especially with the overall improvement in strength and tactical maturity, which brought back her long-lost fighting spirit. She will now strive to qualify for the Asian Games.
It is worth mentioning that this year, the 96 Cycling League has officially partnered with Japan's Tour de Okinawa, and plans to send athletes to participate in the Tour de Okinawa, promoting exchanges between Taiwanese and Japanese cyclists. (Edited by Lee Shu-Hua) 1150510
(Central News Agency reporter Chen Rongchen, Taipei 10th) The 96 Cycling League Taipei Station kicked off today at Tianmu Sports Park. Xu Shiru of Qianjin Cycling Team crossed the finish line first in 52 minutes and 18 seconds, narrowly defeating national athlete Du Zhihao, who has qualified for the Nagoya Asian Games, to win both the Men's Elite and U23 titles.
As the opening race for the 115th National Team Selection Points Race, the 96 Cycling League Taipei Station attracted nearly 450 athletes, a new record. The Men's Elite and U23 categories featured a high-speed urban circuit race of 41 kilometers over 17 laps, considered one of Taiwan's most iconic urban circuit races.
During the race, Du Zhihao and Feng Junkai of the Japanese professional team Utsunomiya Blitzen made several joint attempts to break away and split the main group. However, rising star Xu Shiru kept pace, engaging in a millisecond-level sprint duel with Du Zhihao. In the end, Xu Shiru crossed the finish line first in 52 minutes and 18 seconds, narrowly beating Du Zhihao, who finished with the same time, to clinch both the Men's Elite and U23 titles.
Although he was reversed in the final sprint and missed the chance to win the championship, Du Zhihao highly praised Xu Shiru's performance, noting that Xu Shiru's extreme sprinting ability is among the best in the country, and he had anticipated such a scenario before the race.
Du Zhihao won a bronze medal in the Men's Individual Time Trial at this year's Asian Road Cycling Championships, successfully qualifying for the Nagoya Asian Games. He revealed that the Asian Games course is very special, with an elevation gain of nearly 700 meters over 31 kilometers, completely different from previous flat courses. Coupled with his service in a Japanese professional team, he hopes to adapt to the venue in advance and adjust his equipment. "I really want to win a medal at the Asian Games."
As for the Women's Elite category, "Taiwan's Top Sister" Huang Tingyin once again showcased her superior strength, winning the championship in 37 minutes and 6 seconds. However, compared to her past multiple solo breakaway victories, Huang Tingyin felt that this year's competition was significantly more intense, especially with the overall improvement in strength and tactical maturity, which brought back her long-lost fighting spirit. She will now strive to qualify for the Asian Games.
It is worth mentioning that this year, the 96 Cycling League has officially partnered with Japan's Tour de Okinawa, and plans to send athletes to participate in the Tour de Okinawa, promoting exchanges between Taiwanese and Japanese cyclists. (Edited by Lee Shu-Hua) 1150510