The match was a big move of Zhuji's in promoting national fitness and sports plus tourism, according to Yu Yue, deputy mayor of Zhuji. The CPC Zhuji municipal committee and local government had paid great attention to hosting quality sports events and improving sports infrastructure. Zhuji will also develop a competitive sports spirit into a driving force for promoting innovation and development to further advance all-for-one tourism.

Kathy Zhou, general manager of sports of Activation, the operator of the Tour de France, said that Zhuji has profound historical and cultural heritages. It is also full of vitality and sports spirit, suitable for offering a cycling route that is fun and challenging. By introducing the internationally renowned competition to China, Activation not only aims to attract more cycling enthusiasts to participate in the sport, but also promote the spirit and culture of sports to the whole nation.

More than 2,000 cyclists start the Tour de France's Zhuji stop at Huansha Bridge. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]