Qinglong county in Guizhou province played host to the Twenty-Four Turns Motocross Cup from Aug 19 to 21.

More than 80 riders gathered in the county on Aug 19 to start the professional-level motocross race. Participants first took a tour of the “Twenty-Four Turns” — a section of a particularly tortuous mountain road.

The heats of motocross races officially started on Aug 20 and continued to Aug 21, during which time motorcyclists showed off their riding skills and fought for various awards.

Qinglong is located in the southwestern part of Guizhou. Rich with mountains and valleys, the county is a dynamic location for motocross racing.

Motorcyclists fight through a muddy mountain road in Qinglong county. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]