环上海·新城自行车赛9月开赛，全新升级打造骑行火热盛宴

Core Insights - The 2025 Shanghai New City Cycling Race will take place from September 5 to 7, featuring an upgraded format and enhanced participation opportunities for cycling enthusiasts [1][3] - The event has been elevated to an international level, classified as a UCI 2.2 event, marking Shanghai's first entry into the UCI Asia Tour for men's road cycling [3] Event Details - The race will connect five new cities: Jiading, Songjiang, Qingpu, Fengxian, and Nanhui, showcasing the urban development of Shanghai [1][3] - A total of 20 professional teams from 10 countries and regions, including China, Italy, Belgium, and the USA, will participate, with 120 riders competing [3] Race Structure - The race will consist of three segments: - Jiading stage on September 5, covering 95.3 kilometers - Songjiang to Qingpu stage on September 6, covering 94.8 kilometers - Fengxian to Nanhui stage on September 7, covering 94.5 kilometers [3] Community Engagement - The event will include amateur races, such as individual time trials and elite men's and women's races, providing more opportunities for public participation [7] - An online wildcard race will be held for the second consecutive year, utilizing the MetaSVS virtual cycling platform to select participants for the amateur events [7] Cultural and Economic Impact - The race will promote tourism and commerce by creating combined products that include amateur race slots, hotel accommodations, and attraction tickets, aimed at stimulating local economic activity [7] - A carnival event will be held at Lingang Dishui Lake Square on September 6-7, featuring entertainment and interaction opportunities for participants and spectators [8] - The event will also distribute 300,000 yuan in consumer vouchers to encourage spending at local businesses [8]