Amateur off road tournament coming

August 06, 2016 - 09:00

The National Off Road Cycling Tournament for amateurs, Việt Nam MTB Series, is scheduled to kick off on August 14 in the National Culture History Park in HCM City.

Tough course: Road that is part of the National Off Road Cycling Tournament for amateurs. — Photo tinthethao365.com.vn
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — The National Off Road Cycling Tournament for amateurs, Việt Nam MTB Series, is scheduled to kick off on August 14 in the National Culture History Park in HCM City.

The event will attract the participation of more than 150 cyclists from 30 teams across the country.

Cyclists will take part in six events in the two age groups of 19-40 and 41-50.

“Although it is a tournament for amateurs, it draws many competing groups. The event will be held professionally in the near future,” said Ngô Quang Vinh, deputy chairman of the Việt Nam Cycling and Motor Sport Federation.

The event has a total prize of VNĐ100 million (US$4,500). — VNS

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