Hurtling down the descent, Huang Chong was like an arrow shot from a fully drawn bow, his speed unbelievable.
As a UCI Pro-Level race, the Tour of Qinghai Lake was, of course, broadcast live with chase cameras.
And so, as everyone following the race fixed their eyes on the aerial shots from the broadcast helicopter, they saw not only the magnificent road the Chinese had built on Laji Mountain, but also the Chinese cyclist's display of ultimate speed upon it.
It was a twofold visual shock, a duet of human achievement and natural landscape, easily ranking as the most stunning footage in sports broadcasting this year.
Unfortunately, while CCTV5 was also broadcasting the entire Tour of Qinghai Lake, the audience for cycling in China was lukewarm at best. As a result, not many fans were able to witness this spectacular moment.
