The wheel deal

An amateur cyclist has fulfilled dreams of conquering the toughest tour in China powered by only one leg, Sun Xiaochen reports in Qilian, Qinghai province.

When Wang Yonghai pedaled his bike over a 4,120-meter peak against strong headwind at the Qilian Mountains, he looked no different from the professionals in a racing troop participating in the 2013 Tour of Qinghai Lake.

His carbon-fiber bicycle, fancy racing suit and aerodynamic helmet made him blend in with the pros. But what he lacks set him apart - the 42-year-old pedaled hard with just one leg.