Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) Hong Kong Cyclothon will return on 13 October (Sunday) to share the fun of sports, with the event elevated to a sports-themed carnival. Health-and-wellness-themed elements have been added to make the Cyclothon a get-active carnival. The cycling routes have been enhanced to provide an even better cycling experience to attract more participants to ride across the Hong Kong cityscape.

New routes have been designed for two popular cycling events: the 50km and 32km rides. One more tunnel has been added to the 50km ride to include four tunnels and three bridges which are usually closed for cyclists. For the first time, cyclists of the 32km ride can immerse themselves in Hong Kong's scenic harbour view from the Ting Kau Bridge, in addition to the Stonecutters Bridge. Both rides have been expanded to the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD), where the cyclists will finish their rides. In addition, HKTB will host a brand-new carnival at the WKCD for the first time, incorporating elements of sports, local delicacies and drinks, large-scale photo-worthy installations, and cycling-themed market. Together with the on-site audience in Tsim Sha Tsui East, the event will ramp up sports excitement across the city for both locals and visitors!

Mr Dane Cheng, Executive Director of HKTB, said, “The Hong Kong Cyclothon this year includes leisure fun, healthy rides and professional races. In addition to the two most popular rides, with enhanced routes, a sports-and-leisure-themed carnival is a highlight of this year's event. I believe the edition this year will attract more locals and visitors to join and experience the dynamic vibe of the city. A wellness and health-centric lifestyle has become an emerging trend for in-depth tourism. Leveraging the Cyclothon, HKTB aims to further promote Hong Kong as a sports and leisure tourism destination.”

Sun Hung Kai Properties Executive Director Adam Kwok expressed delight in SHKP being once again the title and charity sponsor of the Hong Kong Cyclothon. He said: “The Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon has grown into a major local and international sports event. Thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, this year's event now features a carnival that allows all members of the public to participate. Last year, together with SHKP's top-up donations, the event raised HK$1.3 million to support services for cardiovascular disease, dementia patients and their carers through The Community Chest of Hong Kong.”

“The Cyclothon demonstrates our Group's commitment to promoting Hong Kong as a destination for major sports events,” he added. “To support elite athletes and promote sports in the community, our latest project GO PARK Sai Sha, which is an integrated sports and commercial complex open to the public will work with over 10 professional sports associations and institutions to offer training courses.”

Registration

The “SHKP Hong Kong Cyclothon” will provide cycling lovers with several cycling activities with new routes including four tunnels and three bridges for the 50km ride and Ting Kau Bridge for 32km ride added.

50km Route

The 50km and 32km rides will accept more than 6,000 registrations starting this Friday (16 August).The 50km route covers six districts and famous landmarks, including:

• Xiqu Centre
• Hong Kong Palace Museum
• International Commerce Centre (ICC)

Four tunnels and three bridges:

• Tsing Ma Bridge
• Ting Kau Bridge
• Stonecutters Bridge
• Cheung Tsing Tunnel
• Nam Wan Tunnel
• Eagle's Nest Tunnel
• Sha Tin Heights Tunnel

32km Route

The previous 30km route has been extended to 32km this year and passes through:

• International Commerce Centre (ICC)
• Stonecutters Bridge
• Ting Kau Bridge

Remarks

• Bikes equipped with wheels that are 20 inches in diameter can be used for the rides (including folding bikes)
• The rides end at the Jordan Road Flyover via Lin Cheung Road and Nga Cheung Road (next to Elements); the cyclists will be dismissed at the WKCD

Interested parties can sign up on the webpage (https://www.discoverhongkong.com/cyclothon) starting at 10am on 16 August (Friday). Each event has a quota and is available on a first come, first served basis. To ensure participants' safety, all cyclists are required to take and pass a technical skills test arranged by the event organiser, except for participants in the 2022 or 2023 Hong Kong Cyclothon and athletes recognised by the Cycling Association of Hong Kong, China.

First-ever Cyclothon carnival in WKCD to share the fun with the public

On the event day, WKCD Wonderland will be transformed into a carnival with four highlights. The Carnival will include photo-worthy installations, cycling-themed market, yoga, stretching and dance fit workshops, and various refreshments. There will be a live broadcast of the events in Tsim Sha Tsui, including the CEO Charity & Celebrity Ride and the City Cycling Challenge around Greater Bay Area (Hong Kong) – Sun Hung Kai Properties Men's Open and Women's Open, on-site to spread the cycling excitement.

Also returning this year is the Family Fun Ride on a 1km segment of Salisbury Road. Three hundred participants will get a chance to cycle on roads where cyclists are normally not allowed. Children aged six or above can ride alongside their parents. Interested families can sign up on the event website starting on Friday (16 August).

Ride for charity

To echo SHKP's charitable spirit, the event encourages participants to make a donation of HK$100–$500 when signing up for the event. All registration fees for the CEO Charity and Celebrity Ride and Family Fun Ride will be donated to the Community Chest of Hong Kong with a matching donation from SHKP to support people in need.

Over 100 professional cyclists to compete for championship amid hustle and bustle of Tsim Sha Tsui

The City Cycling Challenge around Greater Bay Area (Hong Kong) – Sun Hung Kai Properties Men's Open and Women's Open will be staged in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Tsim Sha Tsui again this year, with top professional cyclists from various cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) competing for the championship.

The races will be conducted in a lap race along the Salisbury Road and Hung Hom Bypass, each lap 3.7 km. Racers in the Men's and Women's Opens will race for eight and two laps, respectively. Audience zones will be set up at different locations along the race route.

Find out more here, https://www.discoverhongkong.com/cyclothon