Bike race into North Korea — Swedish racer Annie Thorén receives award by Chon Dong Chol, head of the Rason tourism bureau. Johan Nylander/CNN Bike race into North Korea — Riders passing a propaganda monument of Dear Leader Kim Jong-il. Johan Nylander/CNN Bike race into North Korea — Bikers coming off the bridge over the Tumen River between China and North Korea, the starting point of the race. Johan Nylander/CNN Bike race into North Korea — North Korean soldiers line the roads of the race. Johan Nylander/CNN Bike race into North Korea — Swedish racer Christian Bertilsson with North Korean police on a countryside road. Johan Nylander/CNN Bike race into North Korea — Peasants and villagers stood along the countryside road watching the race. Johan Nylander/CNN Bike race into North Korea — A curious child watches in wide-eyed amazement at the bikers. Johan Nylander/CNN Bike race into North Korea — The streets of Rason were lined with thousands of people cheering, waving flags and taking photos with mobile phones. Johan Nylander/CNN Bike race into North Korea — A child with the North Korean flag by the finishing line in Rason. Johan Nylander/CNN Bike race into North Korea — Women in traditional folk dresses clapping in Rason. Johan Nylander/CNN Bike race into North Korea — Norwegians and Swedes celebrating with local North Korean beer after reaching the finish line. Johan Nylander/CNN Prev Next
