The 2019 Gree Tour of Guangxi will be held in five cities of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region from Oct 17 to 22. [Photo/gxnews.com.cn]

As all the 18 participating elite teams announced their lists of cyclists, the 2019 Gree Tour of Guangxi, a stop of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) World Tour Series, will be inaugurated in Beihai, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region from Oct 17 to 22.

Top cycling teams around the world, such as Team INEOS, Astana Pro Team, BORA-hansgrohe, and CCC Pro Team, will race across five cities in Guangxi, competing for the highest honor of this event. The six-day Men's World Tour on Oct 17-22 begins in Beihai, passing through Qinzhou, Nanning, Nongla Scenic Area, and Liuzhou, winding up in Guilin. The Women's World Tour will held in Guilin on Oct 22.

The total length of the first stage in Beihai is 138.6 kilometers, with Beihai Expo Garden serving as both the start and the end of the course. Cyclists will be able to enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery of the city during their ride.

As China's only road bike world tour approved by the UCI, the Tour of Guangxi not only showcases the magnificent scenery of Guangxi, but also promotes the development of cycling. In addition, media coverage of the event at home and abroad has attracted great attention from all over the world, which has bolstered Guangxi's visibility and reputation.

"The Tour of Guangxi is a high level competition, and all participants are top teams registered in the UCI that have stood out in domestic cycling sports events. It is a great brand new calling card of Guangxi," said Zhang Lihao, a cycling enthusiast.