CHENGDU, March 12 -- On a dirt track in Chengdu, a rider on a dark green 800cc motorbike speeds through the sand and dust, launching from small hills and racing forward.
There is often a moment of surprise when the helmet comes off and bystanders realize they have been watching a woman.
Miao Zi, 30, is one of the few women in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, to ride heavy-duty motorcycles.X The 1.6-meter-tall cyclist has loved motorcycles since she was a child, but only started to pursue her passion in 2017.
"At first, I wanted to ride a motorcycle for commuting because it is really cool," said Miao.
Miao's first motorcycle was a 70cc bike that she learned to ride in no time at all.
"My friends and family did not support me because they thought it was not safe for a woman to ride a motorcycle," said Miao.
Miao did not give up. She practised for a long time to earn her license to ride a motorcycle on the streets.
Since then, she has bought increasingly powerful motorcycles and traveled throughout Sichuan province on the back of them.
"Riding a motorcycle is not just for commuting, but a way to relieve my stress," said Miao.
Miao is always going somewhere on two wheels. Last November, she rode 400-kilometers round trip to visit a mountain. She said the destination is not the most important part of a motorcycling trip. For her, it is all about the feeling she gets on the road.
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