Timetable for Cycling

The cycling part of the 2025 event begins on Saturday afternoon with the ‘Speedy Xiwuqi’ race of 50 km, followed by Sunday’s Cyclo Xiwuqi of 125 km. Both are pure road races. MTB enthusiasts should look for Sunday’s Xiwuqi MTB Classic of 81km km, or opt for the shorter version of 28 km.

Saturday, 12 July 

  • 15:30 – Start Speedy Xiwuqi – both road bike & MTB categories at Culture Square
  • 16:45 – Cut-off time at km 25
  • 17:30 – Victory ceremony at Mengu Hancheng
  • 18:00 – Finish Closure at Mengu Hancheng

Sunday, 13 July

  • 09:00 – Mass Start for both Cyclo Xiwuqi 125 and Xiwuqi MTB Classic 82/28 at Culture square
  • 11:15 – Cut-off time at Km 31 for Xiwuqi MTB Classic 81
  • 11:40 – Cut-off time at CP 42km for Cyclo XiWuQi
  • 12:00 – Finish closure Xiwuqi MTB 28
  • 13:00 – Cut-off time at CP 53km for Xiwuqi MTB Classic 81
  • 13:30 – Cut-off time at CP 75 km for Cyclo XiWuQi
  • 14:45 – Victory Ceremony Cyclo Xiwuqi and Xiwuqi MTB Classic 81/28 at Culture Square
  • 15:00 – Cut-off time at CP 105 km for Cyclo Xiwuqi
  • 15:00 – Finish closure Xiwuqi MTB Classic 81/28
  • 15:15 – KOG Victory Ceremony at Culture Square
  • 16:00 – Finish Closure Cyclo XiWuQi at Culture Square

General Note: The Race Director, assisted by the Race Jury, has the right to make last-minute changes to the timetable and schedule should a potentially hazardous situation occur (e.g. thunderstorm)