Get ready to geek out: at China’s 15th National Games, the men’s cycling individual road race in Zhuhai, in the southern part of the Chinese mainland’s Guangdong Province, just got a tech upgrade! 🚴♂️💨
The 231.8 km route isn’t just any race—it’s the only event linking all three host regions: Guangdong Province, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR. Talk about unity on wheels! 🌏✨
Here’s the kicker: riders usually have to stop for customs and immigration checks. But speed is everything when you’re pedaling at 40 km/h. So, organizers rolled out seamless customs clearance to keep the race flowing non-stop.
Each cyclist wears a wristband with an embedded chip. At special pre-checkpoints, RFID scanners automatically log every passage in real time—no pit stops, no paperwork. It’s like having a digital passport on your wrist! 📲⌚
This slick setup shows how smooth collaboration can boost performance and fan excitement. For us techies and cycling enthusiasts, it’s proof that a little innovation goes a long way—literally. 🚀
From street racers in Jakarta to weekend-warrior cyclists in Bangalore, this is a reminder: the future of sports is coming at warp speed, and it’s powered by smart tech. Ready to see more of this in action? Keep your eyes on the road! 👀
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Seamless customs clearance added to road cycling at National Games
cgtn.com
