Six outdoor activities for spring

(lifestyle.com)
Updated: 2007-03-23 10:32

Cycling

Cycling lovers usually go as a group. Joining a group that fits your cycling skills is necessary, as if you're not so qualified, you'll be very tired cycling with them. Before starting, you need study the route first and make sure your body can bear. Have a good rest the night before and take a good meal before setting out.

What you need: A ready-to-go mountain bike, gloves, sunglasses, elastic pants and shoes.

Paragliding

Compared with other sports, paragliding is more difficult. It needs strict professional training. There are three levels of training, primary, secondary and advanced. After you pass the first two phases, you're allowed to take part in short-distance paragliding with the help of professional coach, which cost around 3,500 yuan. It will also take you long time to deal with it.

What you need: wind-proof glasses and gloves.

Beijing

Beijing Superwing
Paraglider Club
Room B02, Yingdong Swimming Pool, Olympic Sports Center, Asian Games Village, Chaoyang District 010-4812411
Beijing Flying Man
Paraglider Club
inside No. 245 Courtyard, Beisihuan Zhonglu, Haidian District 010-62344230

Shanghai

Shanghai Woxin Feixiang Paragliding Club Room 801, No.12, Lane No.6780, Huminlu 021-51035123
Shanghai Huayin Hangkong Feixing Club No.2017, Jiangchuanlu, Minhang District 021-65445580 ext 2522

Angling

Angling is not an exciting activity. Most of the time, you just sit there and wait for the fish biting hook. Some people go angling don't care how much they'll get as long as they have a relaxed time. But it's an activity need patience and quick response at the same time. That's why it is said to be sport for wise people.

What you need: fishing rod, fishing line, fish hook, bait as well as a bucket to take your fish.

Beijing

Taoranting Park Huaxia Angling Area by the west gate of Taoranting Park, No.19, Taipingjie, Xuanwu District 010-63510807
Beijing Guoao Angling Club inside National Olympic Sports Centre, opposite to Continental Grand Hotel, No.1 Andinglu, Chaoyang District 010-64910902

Shanghai

Shanghai Qihong Angling Club No.2375, Jinshangjianglu 021-52982913/13901737033
Qingpu Xicen Dianshanhu
Angling Field
No.8118, Huqingping Gonglu 021-59291096/13916043783


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