A very nice weekend of runs through Hickory and tea plantations, through forests and up and down the local mountains of Sanyang.
Many thanks to our supporters of the event: Lululemon for some great award prizes, Sanyang Town government for some great media coverage and Wildhomestay for hosting everything.
A special shout out to Leigh, Peter, Vincent, and Annie for all the effort planning, cutting and marking the trails.
After canceling the last Clean due to weather and this time having to change the course due to a last minute tunnel closure it was a struggle for us but a bunch of fun hosting such a passionate and authentic cycling community. Thanks for all the support from everyone from route selection, to looking after riders who have never done these types of challenges, to providing all the photographs. #realcyclists #sufferingsmiles
Congratulations to the 2024 Clean #2: Daming South, Winners
Many thanks to our partners and supporters over the years!
It was a epic course and an appropriate way to end the Dirty Cycling Challenge series. We’ve decided to stop our Dirty Challenges (this one also came with Dirty Water Stop and Dirty Noodles) after six years as nearly all our dirty is being concreted over and there does not seem to be much interest in a all-surface endurance gravel type races. We will still adventure out, get lost and explore the area, just in a different way and format. Thanks to all the participants and sponsors who have joined over the years.
Congratulations to the 2024 Dirty: Double Dirty Daming, Winners
Many thanks to our partners and supporters over the years!
One group went on a chilled Poshan recovery ride and the other a dirty reservoir revenge loop. Another on a long run through the local bush!
Next Up: Clean #3 Corked Highway & Shangtan Sprint- 16th & 17th November. A little different!
We will also know and present the DirtyClean 2024 Specialized Queen & King awards on Sunday lunch. Many thanks to Specialized China for the great awards.
Thanks MirandaL and the Homestay team for marking out 3 easier routes.
All the routes start and finish at the cafe. Just follow the coloured arrows.
Escape the boiling city heat! Nights are a bit cooler our way so morning rides are not too painful. Unfortunately Mid-day summer riding in full sun is really not pleasant so save those extra long rides for Autumn!
Start early and aim to get back to cool off in a pool or river before 1130! Long Naps, late afternoon hikes, chilling on rooftops with a drink and catching up on some work if needed is what it’s all about. Fun summer chill adventures…
we understand you might miss your breakfast if you’re out for an early ride or adventure but want you to be well powered. Chat with the cafe team and they will give you a key to the cafe and we will leave you a simple high-energy self-service breakfast of cereals, breads, eggs, bananas and coffee to power your morning ride.
The rainbow road!
The Gorge
We suggest shorter routes in summer so your back early. Checkout the 70km Rainbow Gorge route. Not too hard and stunning scenery. We have lots of other cycling routes in the area so also check those out.
Another nice shorter option is to cycle east and then north to Xiaoxu village and up and beyond. Get a gravel or MTB bike and chill out in the river.
Many thanks to all the participants for their great media. Many thanks to the sponsors for their prizes!
The Results
Short Video
The Challenge
The Awards
Sunday Social Rides
