In 2024, the Tour of Lhasa Cycling Competition kicked off at the Lhasa Mass Culture and Sports Center. The ODIN-KOSSEA team, equipped with ODIN carbon fiber racing wheelsets, delivered an impressive performance in the high-altitude event.
Organized by the Chinese Cycling Association, the Sports Bureau of the Tibet Autonomous Region, and the Lhasa Municipal People’s Government, the competition served as a large-scale event integrating sports, culture, and tourism. It featured four categories: the Men’s Road Cycling Elite Group, Women’s Road Cycling Elite Group, Men’s Mountain Bike Open Group, and Women’s Mountain Bike Open Group, attracting over 500 cyclists from across the country.
On the eve of the main event, the ODIN-KOSSEA team members had already undergone several days of training at high altitude. Thanks to the outstanding performance of the ODIN carbon fiber racing wheelsets and the riders' robust physical conditioning, the team had acclimated to the harsh high-altitude cycling conditions well before the competition began.
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On July 19th, the first stage at Qushui Station commenced. The race route passed through National Highway 318, Nanmu Township, the Xiuse Caina Scenic Area, and the Junba Fishing Village, crossing the Lhasa River. Competing in the Road Elite Group, ODIN-KOSSEA team members Ge Shengnan and Su Ye finished sixth and ninth respectively, placing among the top ranks out of over 190 cyclists.
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On July 20th, the race moved to the Duilongdeqing Station, featuring a circuit race format. The ODIN-KOSSEA team competed fiercely alongside other riders on the high-altitude course at 3,600 meters above sea level. The distinctive white ODIN carbon fiber wheelsets spun rapidly lap after lap on the track, powering the team's strong contender Zeng Qinglong to claim the stage victory. Ge Shengnan also delivered an impressive performance, crossing the finish line in sixth place among the finishers.
ODIN-KOSSEA
On July 21st, the Tour of Lhasa race commenced with the sound of the starting gun. The ODIN-KOSSEA team and other riders set off from the Lhasa Mass Culture and Sports Center, their ODIN carbon fiber wheelsets rolling steadily forward along the route. The course passed through Chagu Avenue, Beijing Avenue, Zangre Bridge, and the Najinshan Tunnel, finally arriving at the golden-lit Potala Palace Square. In this stage, Zeng Qinglong secured second place, while Su Ye finished sixth, both ranking among the top contenders in the Road Elite Group of over 190 skilled cyclists. Their outstanding performances brought a successful conclusion to the ODIN-KOSSEA team’s high-altitude journey.
The outstanding achievement of the ODIN-KOSSEA team, marked by one championship and multiple top finishes, stands as the strongest testament to the team members' exceptional capabilities. At the same time, bathed in the golden glow of the Potala Palace, the ODIN carbon fiber racing wheelset has demonstrated its robust performance, unaffected by harsh conditions. The ODIN carbon fiber racing wheelset will continue to advance, leading the elite athletes of the ODIN-KOSSEA team to push boundaries and strive toward the pinnacle of competitive cycling.
