The VTV Cab Off-road Motorcycle Race was held for the second year in a row, with extended, semi-professional, and professional categories included.
Both the extended and semi-professional categories featured a race distance of 15 kilometers, while riders participating in the professional event raced 21 kilometers.
|
Spectators watch a rider competing in the final race of the 2023 VTV Cab – Off-road motorcycle racing tournament in Van Ho District, Son La Province, Vietnam, May 28, 2023. Photo: Nguyen Hien / Tuoi Tre |
The racers delivered captivating performances on Sunday morning, capturing the attention of both locals and tourists.
The spectators gathered and enthusiastically cheered for the 40 riders during the highly intense race.
|
An unfortunate racer loses his momentum while ascending uphill in the final race of the 2023 VTV Cab – Off-road motorcycle racing tournament in Van Ho District, Son La Province, Vietnam, May 28, 2023. Photo: Nguyen Hien / Tuoi Tre |
After an intense three hours of competition, Ben Spill was declared the victor of the professional category, finishing the race in 35 minutes and 59 seconds.
Racer Tran Tung Lam showcased an exceptional performance and secured the top position in the semi-professional category, while racer Nguyen Trong Quynh claimed the trophy in the extended event.
|
Spectators watch riders competing in the final race of the 2023 VTV Cab – Off-road motorcycle racing tournament in Van Ho District, Son La Province, Vietnam, May 28, 2023. Photo: Nguyen Hien / Tuoi Tre |
Song A Quy, a local who took his wife and child to the race for the first time, remarked that “all the riders displayed impressive skills, although the nature of racing poses inherent risks, resulting in some falls”.
However, on the whole, the situation stayed under control.
The event drew a sizeable audience, and all those who attended had a fantastic time.
|
Spectators watch a rider competing in the final race of the 2023 VTV Cab – Off-road motorcycle racing tournament in Van Ho District, Son La Province, Vietnam, May 28, 2023. Photo: Nguyen Hien / Tuoi Tre |
On May 28, 2023, spectators gathered in Van Ho District, Son La Province, Vietnam for the final race of the 2023 VTV Cab – Off-road motorcycle racing tournament. The photo was taken by Nguyen Hien of Tuoi Tre. |
Spectators gather for the final race of the 2023 VTV Cab – Off-road motorcycle racing tournament in Van Ho District, Son La Province, Vietnam, May 28, 2023. Photo: Nguyen Hien / Tuoi Tre |
On May 28, 2023, the final race of the 2023 VTV Cab – Off-road motorcycle racing tournament took place in Van Ho District, Son La Province, Vietnam. Racers were seen ascending uphill as they competed in the tournament. The photo was taken by Nguyen Hien / Tuoi Tre. |
Racers ascend uphill in the final race of the 2023 VTV Cab – Off-road motorcycle racing tournament in Van Ho District, Son La Province, Vietnam, May 28, 2023. Photo: Nguyen Hien / Tuoi Tre |
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay informed about the latest news from Vietnam!
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.