A file photo of Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race. This year's race will be held from July 22 to August 4. The 13-stage race will start in the Haidong city, Qinghai, and finish in Lanzhou, Gansu. The total distance of the route is 3,671 kilometers including 1,841 of race route and 1,830 of transfer, and features 154 riders from 22 professional teams representing 17 countries and regions, with the majority from overseas. (Xinhua/Wu Gang)